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LIGHTSPEED MAGAZINE - Science Fiction and Fantasy Story Podcast (Sci-Fi | Audiobook | Short Stories)

Archita Mittra | The Quality of Mercy Is Not Strain’d

Aug 22, 2024
39:44
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Archita Mittra, a visionary creator, takes us to 3048, where monotony reigns in a desolate landscape. She explores the haunting remains of a lost metropolis, revealing a protagonist's struggle with a job for Olympus Corporation amidst dangers from rogue machines. The narrative touches on nostalgia and loss through an abandoned diner, showcasing connections between a scavenger and a droid. Archita also delves into themes of identity and social exploitation, blending chilling encounters with humor in a fascinating examination of our future.
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Quick takeaways

  • The protagonist's monotonous job in 3048 reflects a deep sense of discontent and the struggle for identity in a bleak world.
  • Through their bond with a malfunctioning droid, the protagonist longs for human connection and wrestles with guilt over their corporate complicity.

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The Futility of Existence

In the year 3048, the protagonist endures a monotonous and dangerous job on a desolate planet, reflecting on their struggles while retrieving obsolete technology for the Olympus Corporation. The world is bleak, filled with remnants of a once-thriving civilization, now reduced to ruins and scavenged by those in debt to corporate overlords. They express feelings of discontent, frustration, and confusion over the tasks they are assigned, as well as the purpose behind these missions. The decaying environment mirrors the protagonist's own deteriorating sense of self amid the mechanical and hazardous lives they lead.

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