By Richard Edenfield
2056. Children were tested inside the womb: advanced calculus, quantum physics; etc. When born, they already had college degrees and jobs set up for when they reached PAL—physical ability level. Childhood eradicated for optimal societal participation.
Womb universities were downloaded through implant. The best schools obtained through money and genetic testing, with ancestors’ IQ’s calculated for proper academic placement.
Jake was born a Harvard graduate.
He worked at well-established law firm by age 2.
Married at 5.
Seven children by 8.
Retired at 12.
He’d tell his children stories about his college days, and how he wished he’d never left.
If I went over all the parts I liked in this story, the comment would be longer than the story. Well done, Richard.
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Wow – scary good Richard.
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This is astounding Richard. One of, if not the most imaginative thing I have read on here. How you are able to put forth such a great original idea in such a small space is amazing! And the ending is hilarious.
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Okay. Third attempt at commenting. Want you to know I like your story. It’s entertaining. Funny how some things never change. Continued luck!
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Sometimes when I read a 101 I am taken aback by it’s originality and style. They are the ones that say ‘Richard Edenfield’ at the bottom…….
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Very eerie..The author makes it easy to believe in so few neatly chosen words that it’s probably getting closer to coming our way than 2056!
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Great stuff! I enjoy it all – from top to the very bottom. By the way, nice bottom.