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Questions are encouraged and should be based on the content
of the Phrenicea site as well as the short story available at
mightywords.com.
"Too embarrassed"
asks:
Will "Who Wants to be a Millionaire"
still be the top rated show when Phrenicea is an integral part of our
lives?
Answer:
Assuming this is a serious question(!), the answer
unfortunately will be "no." With the brain's real-time access to
Phrenicea, factual information will be available to everyone and anyone on
demand - and will not be considered knowledge as such. Facts will not
have to be memorized or learned. Knowledge with Phrenicea will rely more
on the judicial use of information. (In addition, who would ever
replace Regis!)
John M. asks:
Will there be divorce in our future with Phrenicea?
Answer:
The good news is no. The bad news is
the reason the answer is no is because our concept of marriage will no longer
exist and be part of worldwide culture. Since most relationships will not
require physical proximity, it becomes very easy to switch to another
companion. The term "divorce" does survive, although it merely means
the break-up of a relationship. That "piece of paper" often
referred to today, signifying a formal union, becomes moot when personal records
are stored within a person's DNA. In addition, the more ephemeral
nature of relationships eliminates communal property and the hassles of
settlement.
John M. asks #2:
How and where is all the information stored in Phrenicea? Is it a
large database? Is decision making programmed or controlled by people.
Answer:
Incredibly, Phrenicea's information is not stored on the earth's surface. The
exact location is not generally discussed. Phrenicea's
"database" is modeled after the human brain on a enormous scale. There
is what resembles a "board of directors" which determine society's
values, morals, and mores - which act as Phrenicea's
"conscious." These behavioral guidelines are effectively imbued
to each individual utilizing their "brainerama," or artificial DNA .
Joan S. asks:
Will the tradition of a woman taking a man's surname
survive when Phrenicea becomes part of our lives?
Answer:
Incredibly, surnames (last names) will no longer be needed
in our future with Phrenicea, although the mid-century seniors steadfastly cling
to tradition. First
names survive intact, but mainly for convenience. When interacting with
another person via a Phrenicea engagement, a person's name is associated with their
official ID, which is their DNA or genome. Phrenicea creates the link when
you bring that individual to mind. First names are also used to be polite during those rare times
when interacting ITF ("in the flesh").
To be continued...
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