This amazing clip was produced by Simulon, and posted on LinkedIn (thanks Martin Posta of Signal Festival). This work by Simulon is a game changer, in my opinion, of how artists will use this platform to create a visually exciting new content with CGI— Lookout Hollywood!

When I viewed this clip for the first time I charged to write down what was unfolding in my mind as a writer of sci-fi. A dystopian one at that.

Excerpt from Krow: The cascade of accumulated dust dislodged from the doorframe with each of three heavy pounds on the metal panel. Krow, sensing the imminent threat, instinctively pushed away from the desk, the chair scraping against the floor. In a swift and deliberate motion, he yanked the power cords from the workstations, severing the lifelines that fed energy to the array of devices. With a determined yet graceful motion, Krow’s slight form stepped away from the desk, his titanium heels making an ominous clank against the concrete. In a calculated move, Krow allowed the fragile panes to tumble from his grasp; the impact of glass shattering into a cacophony of tinkling shards, the remnants strewn across the floor, echoing the chaos that had suddenly erupted. His attention shifted swiftly to his own body’s enhancements. Like a conductor orchestrating his fate, Krow detached the micro-drives embedded in his wrist with swift precision. The small, intricate devices fell to the ground, and without hesitation, Krow brought the weight of his heel upon them, obliterating the crystalline delicate components within.

The once-secured metal doorframe twisted and gave way under relentless pressure. With an almost eerie synchronicity, the MAIDS (Mechanized Assault and Intrusion Defense System) flooded into the room. Their presence was immediately marked by an array of crimson laser dots, reminiscent of a swarm of bees converging upon their target. Each precise point of light settled onto critical joints of Krow’s formidable frame, a stark visual reminder of the imminent danger he was in. Behind the MAIDS a human stepped through the threshold and stood behind the assault team, the tip of his tongue against his upper lip tasting victory, his eyes searching for the source of the music now the only audible sound in the room.

In this pivotal moment, the convergence of man and machine reached a crescendo, the clash of intentions palpable. The air was charged with tension as Krow stood, a symbol of defiance amidst the encroaching threat. The dance of destruction and resistance had commenced, an intricate ballet played out within the confines of that room. Krow tilted his gaze back at the human, ready to play a hidden card, “a card so high and wild he would never need to deal another.”

This short writing was inspired by five events:

I saw This Simulon clip on LinkedIn

I was listening to one of my favorite songs by Leonard Cohen, The Stranger Song

I had recently viewed the most powerful political ad that was trending on social media by Hung Cao who is running for senate in VA.

I had bought a lottery ticket at a gas station/convenience store from an attendant who’s name— real name— was Krow.

A most famous visual quote from Orwell’s 1984

“If you want a picture of the future, imagine a boot stamping on a human face – for ever.’