“So, talking about the tech we have isn’t such a good idea?”
“No,” Lucius replied. “As a matter of fact, even though you’d make a good deal of cash if you did manage to publish a travelogue about this community, let alone the technical advancements of the new hab, I think the council would put the kibosh on any such project. But we need you to continue producing the running history of our community.”
“You’re doing a great job. I love your work,” Sydney added, patting Lola’s hand.
Just then, Sydney’s datapad beeped softly. Sydney said, “Duty calls. I have lunch with Julia Rivers to talk about offering some formal classes in sociology, psychology, and what would probably been under the social studies curriculum of most colleges and universities.”
“Any particular reason why?” Lucius asked.
“Some of the second gens want to understand people better on a macro scale, and I suspect on the micro, one-on-one level, too.”
“We really don’t have much in the way of classes or training in interpersonal communications,” said Lola. “It sounds like a good idea to me. We have enough second gens dating and whatnot that I think it’s a good idea, especially if it helps us to understand each other better. We don’t have unlimited space to get away from each other if a relationship goes bad. And even though you two have brought several new recruits to our community, there’s still a finite number of people living here.”
“Exactly! Phillip and I are surprised at how little friction there’s been here. I like to think that our search criteria has a lot to do with how well the people here get along,” said Lucius.
“That, and how everyone seems like they’re on the lookout for problems before they need to be formally addressed,” Sydney added.
“I’d be interested in checking out those classes myself!” Lola said with a smile.
“I’ll keep you posted on whatever we come up with,” promised Sydney as she breezed out the door.
“Lunch?” Lucius asked, getting to his feet.
“I’m buying!” Lola replied, tucking her datapad behind her back in its carrier, following Lucius out the door.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
William Hayashi is a five decade veteran of the information technologies industry, having started his own consultancy nearly forty years ago. He has been an on-air radio personality, off and on, since 1976. He is currently the host of the Genesis Science Fiction Radio Show, with over eight years of shows available for listening online or download. The shows consist of interviews of creatives of color in science fiction, fantasy, and horror covering every imaginable medium.
Hayashi is also an international award winning screenwriter whose first four scripts were filmed and produced. He has served in many roles behind the camera in production and script doctoring
His introduction to writing began with the first installment of his Darkside Trilogy, published in 2009 and continues with the Archangel-X Trilogy. Hayashi’s short stories and novels have garnered critical acclaim, many incorporating themes of social justice rooted in the issues facing people of color living in the United States. Currently, several of his novels are in development for adaptation to television.
Hayashi has spent a lifetime in the service of providing computer literacy to children and adults in under served communities through the construction and maintenance of computer learning centers in community centers, churches, and schools. As Board Chair of Cabrini Green Youth and Family Services, in 2001 he was honored by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services for bringing Best Business Practices to the social service agency model, providing the organizational and financial example the State of Illinois recommended state supported social service agencies emulate.
OTHER BOOKS FROM
WILLIAM HAYASHI
The Darkside Trilogy
Book One: Discovery
Book Two: Conception
Book Three: Confrontation
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