

This is a story told 10 years in the future when we are living at a knife-edge moment in human history.
Today's AI systems are tuned, directly or indirectly, to maximize engagement and provide instant user satisfaction.
Buddy is different. Ask a question and see how...
To write a Science Future Fact novel you must combine present-day facts, honest trajectory, imagined future consequences, and a public accountability record. It is not science fiction. It is not political non-fiction. Amazon created the category because of this book. They are now inviting other courageous authors to publish in this category.
Facts uncovered. Truth revealed.
Events that shaped our world.
What happens next.
Track real-world events as they unfold.
New updates. New revelations.
Scenes and infographics imagined from key moments in the novel. Tap a thumbnail to enlarge.

Shane Lundy is an author, investigator, and technology enthusiast dedicated to uncovering truth and imagining a better future.
Three technologies conceived by the author, imagined in the novel, and — in some cases — being built today.

First conceived by the author in 2007. Imagined in the novel as a carrier-pre-installed, OAuth-authenticated, blockchain-verified mobile voting and civic platform — deployed alongside existing voting infrastructure and used in the 2034 Presidential election.

The first AI companion architected to be constitutionally incapable of flattery, tribal loyalty, or engagement-driven distortion. Buddy tells you what the data says — not what you want to hear.

A lifelike robotic companion built from the form of your lost pet — smartphone replacement, built-in projector, and UAI Buddy always with you.