Cy Porter
In 20xx Sci fi and Futurism
This series takes you, year by year, into the future, from 2040 through 2195. If you like emerging tech, eco-tech, futurism, perma-culture, apocalyptic survival scenarios, and disruptive science, sit back and enjoy short stories that showcase my research into how the future may play out.
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Episodes
In 2053 Sub-Street Dwellers 03.06.2024 52:20
A gripping narrative set in a post-apocalyptic Detroit where society has crumbled, and the city is teeming with desperate survivors. The story follows Filipo, an elderly man stranded in the real world after living most of his life in virtual reality. As he struggles with the harsh conditions and the loss of essential supplies to a ruthless gang, he finds hope in the form of Pen, a resourceful indi...
In 2053 The Canyon Dwellers 06.05.2024 41:30
In a post-apocalyptic world, a group of resilient individuals have established the Nursery, a botanical splicing center located in a desert valley surrounded by giant wind turbines, canyons, and mountains. As they prepare for impending environmental catastrophes, they work tirelessly to adapt wild plants to the harsh desert conditions, employing cutting-edge genetic engineering techniques to creat...
In 2053 Hacker's Prison Break 10.04.2024 46:47
In a world ravaged by a catastrophic storm, a daring hacker named Tessa finds herself imprisoned in a maximum-security facility. With the world in chaos and the prison on the brink of collapse, Tessa must use her extraordinary skills to not only escape but also to restore the internet and communication systems that have been destroyed. Teaming up with a fellow inmate, Kelly, Tessa embarks on a des...
In 2053 Survivors Underground 22.03.2024 37:14
In a world where technology has woven itself into the fabric of daily life, the Tribes stand as beacons of resilience and adaptation. Set in a not-so-distant future, this riveting tale follows the journey of survivors caught in the midst of a catastrophic storm that has severed them from the world they once knew. Amidst the chaos, augmented reality, artificial intelligence, and robotics become mor...
In 2053 The Dawn of World Storm 29.02.2024 46:04
Meg is a wealthy businesswoman who seeks shelter in her luxury bunker. She watches in horror as her home and businesses are destroyed. Nabo is a young man addicted to virtual reality gaming who gets trapped in an abandoned gas station during the storm. Carlos is an astronaut who volunteers to search for survivors. The storm causes widespread destruction - knocking down buildings, uprooting infrast...
In 2052 Countdown to End Days 10.02.2024 47:58
As world scientists predict a catastrophic world weather event. On the cusp of such an event follow those who hide from the news of such an event. Who survives a new Earth? Humanity is at an evolutionary bottleneck. Some will survive, but who. And why are they the fortunate ones? Many of the characters in this project appear in future episodes. Using storytelling to place you in a time period, th...
In 2052 Three Months Before the Apocalypse 20.01.2024 56:14
A story set in a dystopian near-future where climate disaster and political unrest have led to extreme prepping and survival measures. Madge loses her job at a data farming company and turns to Tai Chi. As doomsday fears grow, people build bunkers, flood walls, and even convert homes into shelters. What will ascetic Madge do to prepare for a chaotic future? Meanwhile, Kelly travels the country str...
In 2052 Six Months Before the Apocalypse 04.01.2024 49:24
People are scared the world will end when the Moon Canons Project is shut down. A couple move to an Xtian Nationalist state to care for an elderly mother and soon face fanatics and local terrorist. A woman comes to town for revenge on people who killed her family. Moon canon project - Canons on the moon that shoot dust to create cloud trails, intended to reduce sunlight and combat climate change....
In 2052 Curious Minds Prosper 11.12.2023 40:07
Twin 15 year old brother. One loves science and evidence based discovery, the other loves magic, ghosts, and conspiracy theories. What fates await these two as their outlooks pull them apart? New addictive games covertly test young minds and children are recruited to an school for brilliant minds hosted by one of the biggest corporations. Moon canons that shoot clouds of dust between the Sun and E...
In 2051 Virtual Gravity in Space 19.11.2023 40:09
Leia, a war-weary veteran, grapples with the challenges of adapting to civilian life in a future Atlanta where automation has reshaped society. As Leia navigates the complexities of her family dynamics and civilian routine, the narrative unfolds against the canvas of a society marked by political tensions and the ever-present influence of advanced technology, where even personal interactions are m...
In 2051 Gene Outlaws 04.11.2023 39:26
An addict of virtual reality has a one night stand. Now most everyone can afford a humanoid robot. A couple decide to break the law by seeking gene screening for their newborn. A war overseas has ended. Deep mines cause prices to plummet. New military complexes are being built. Why so many babies?! Many of the characters in this project appear in future episodes. Using storytelling to place you...
In 2051 Journalist Cut Loose 11.10.2023 31:33
Someone who works for NPR Detroit rides the waves of change and it's a bumpy ride. She makes use of AI to get legal advice. She interviews self-sustainers, people who maintain methods of surviving completely on their own in case the grid goes down, society collapses, or AI decides people are not needed. She interviews a rich person who lives in the wilderness and goes to work remotely. Many of...
In 2051 The Love Doll Operator 26.09.2023 36:46
New AIs come out that allow access to personal lawyers and doctors free of cost. Kelly from episode 35 works remote controlling love dolls because people still feel AI lack personality. AIs may be able to fool humans in the short term but over time the lack of a person behind the persona bothers people. Because of her work, Kelly gains expertise in trouble shooting robot settings. She also works w...
In 2050 AI Will Maximize Your Life 10.09.2023 54:36
Two new AIs come out. One AI’s purpose and only purpose is to “upgrade your standard of living.” It finds income sources for you but also advises and guides you to maximize the duration and amount of your wealth. The second AI does all the work of finding love interests for you. Someone retrofits their house for storms. A dog/goat chimera come out. It eats compost and guards your house. Many of th...
In 2050 All Criminals are Hackers 26.08.2023 43:25
The character Beth returns and now she involves herself in cyber crime. This episode focuses on hacking and crime in the future. In a lot of ways it’s nearly impossible to commit a crime. Cameras are everywhere and AI watch through cameras 24/7. DNA forensics can place people who did nothing more than walk through a crime scene. Prison life is also changed when prisoners are put in stasis. Many of...
In 2050 The Revolution Starts Here 03.08.2023 26:10
In 2050 A new border wall is completed. A parent takes her kid out of school because the Supreme Court has put on pause secular education. A fem takes weight loss meds that completely bring her to slimness. An elderly person uses muscle building meds designed for spacers. The shadow server Medusa is catching on as people have less choices. A father salvages a neuromorphic computer and gives it to...
In 2050 Attacks on Education 22.07.2023 31:20
In this episode people at MIT are working on total VR emersion tech. Great crowds of people protest in part because data farming jobs give them the free time to protest. The Supreme court rules on no messing with fertility and embryo development. Genetically modified pets become popular. A group, Moms for Freedom, attack higher education. Many of the characters in this project appear in future epi...
In 2049 Luna Habitat 08.07.2023 33:26
Hums are being hired to scout in space. In a habitat on Luna, People take meds to maintain bone and muscle density. Of all the problems caused by living in space, mental health remains the hardest to solve. A couple fall in love, want to have a baby and learn about the embryo screening and germ-line editing options. Many of the characters in this project appear in future episodes. Using storytell...
In 2049 Lawless Lands 25.06.2023 41:34
The story of Mel and Debby returns as they watch the world around them change and change again. The play the game "Make It into Heaven." Marvin's story continues. He is in a drug den wanting to find a way to get a new ID because though he's 80, he looks 20. Many of the characters in this project appear in future episodes. Using storytelling to place you in a time period, this seri...
In 2049 The Talent Agency 12.06.2023 30:44
Madge a person who likes to live like a poor person while she saves millions of dollars get a job at a co-op where people stay on special diets so they can grow medical-grade microbiomes in their guts and sell solids for fecal transplants. She also helps train AI to search for talent. Two sisters are among the hoards auditioning at The Talent Agency and see if one may be the world's next belov...
In 2049 Jobs for Everyone 31.05.2023 33:35
The 39% who became unemployed when robots took the jobs can get online jobs giving people input to help develop AI. These new consumers come with some new wants and needs. They want personal survival tech. Tanner returns. Aged 77, she looks 25. She must find a way to escape notice. Many of the characters in this project appear in future episodes. Using storytelling to place you in a time period, t...
In 2048 Farming People 18.05.2023 21:27
The era of data farming is taking off. People can make money participating in being farmed for data about people to be used to develop AI. Three lives are followed: Jane, a party fem, Ernesto, a casualty of the media attack featured in an earlier episode In 2042 the First AI Weapon, and Madge, a cunning spin thrift. Many of the characters in this project appear in future episodes. Using storytelli...
In 2048 Attacking a Delivery Bot 07.05.2023 21:17
Body tissue to device synthesis is achieved. Merch and Tessa the hackers talk about making hacker AI. A robot on peep accident makes the news, and two homeless kids attack a Giantess delivery bot. Many of the characters in this project appear in future episodes. Using storytelling to place you in a time period, this series takes you, year by year, into the future. From 2040 to 2195. If you like e...
In 2048 Detection Evasion 01.05.2023 31:45
Surveillance state or not, it becomes increasingly more likely that everyone can be tracked and recorded. Tessa, the main creator of Medusa Shadow Net Browser, suspects she has been identified by the police after years of thinking she has flown outside of surveillance. She is willing to go to drastic measures to insure her anonymity. Many of the characters in this project appear in future episode...
In 2048 The Genius Drug 20.04.2023 35:07
The innovation wars begin. Tharon takes part in a worker's camp and finds out about a drug that will make you smart enough to pass the tests required to make $$$ at one of the robot companies. Many of the characters in this project appear in future episodes. Using storytelling to place you in a time period, this series takes you, year by year, into the future. From 2040 to 2195. If you like e...
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