Jocelyn and Max sat in a coffee shop brainstorming.

  "Max, all you've listed are these far-out cybernetic and virtual concepts."

  "Yes, so? The future is transhumanism!"

  "But Max, I found life more engaging before social media. More curious before the Internet. And more adventurous before smartphones and computers. If anything, more tech means more tracking. It provides instant gratification, but life has become less fulfilling."

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  "Hmm …" Max rubbed his chin, then raised a finger. "I have a perfect idea!"

  "Which is?"

  "A digital oasis. A virtual world with no technology. Completely disconnected!"

  Jocelyn raised an eyebrow, smiled, and nodded.