Ransomware Stole My Precious Memories—I Will Remember Them No Matter What
Synopsis: A future where the “Xnerve,” a post-smartphone device that extends human sensory input and output, has become widespread. People wear the Xnerve, which resembles a triangular sticker, all day long. It is a second brain that enables communication and augmented senses, while also extending memory. I, a cram school teacher, wake up one morning to find a message from the Xnerve displayed in my field of vision. It states that I have been infected by a ransomware called “Lethe,” and my memories have been encrypted and locked away…
A scene from a future brought about by physical augmentation and AI.
This work was translated into Chinese and published in Science Fiction World (Kehuan Shijie).