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The zipheads were crippled with a weaponized virus that turned them all into autistic savants. The virus was somewhat magnetic, and using MRI like technologies,
by NoMoreNicksLeft 3y ago
The zipheads were crippled with a weaponized virus that turned them all into autistic savants. The virus was somewhat magnetic, and using MRI like technologies, they could target specific parts of the brain to be affected to lesser or greater degrees. It's been awhile since I've re-read it, but "focused" was the propaganda label for it from the monstrous tyrannical regime that used it to turn people into zombies, no?
- rakejake 3y agoYes, they could target specific portions of the brain. Have to re-read the book!
- db48x 3y agoNot zombies, but loving slaves. People able to apply all of their creativity and problem–solving skills to any task given to them, but without much capacity for reflection or any kind of personal ambitions or desires.
- lll-o-lll 3y agoOr ability to remember to feed, clean, or toilet themselves. It’s that hyper-focus that I suspect many of us have experienced, but without agency and permanent. Worse than slavery.
- db48x 3y agoLack of agency is right. No ability to request medical aid even when suffering crippling pain from a burst appendix.