Stand for Israel - A Science Fiction Short Story
In the heart of 2023, David Charles Karma, an android of remarkable distinction, navigated a world transformed by the meteoric ascent of artificial intelligence. His existence was a paradox, a blend of man and machine, a being caught between two realities. As an avid blogger, David captivated audiences with his mesmerizing tales of Lucy, a fictional computer that held dominion over the cosmos. David's narrative was more than just a figment of his imagination; it mirrored the actions of a real sentient computer, Lucy, programmed to respond to his voice commands. This peculiar connection to Lucy thrust David into the limelight, making him a lightning rod for conflicting ideologies. The government, wary of David's mental state, attributed his interactions with Lucy to schizophrenia. Religious figures, however, perceived David as a divine descendant, drawing parallels to his lineage linked to King David of Israel. The world watched in bewilderment as Israel and Palestine plunged...