Our Reality

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Imagine spending a decade in a virtual reality bubble, cut off from genuine human interaction. What happens when a new friendship shatters that bubble, reintroducing you to a world rife with injustice? Set in 2034, after the Pandemics of 2020 and 2024, this narrative follows a 16-year-old Black high school student navigating life entirely online within a constructed, impersonal digital realm, all while confronting the persistent racism embedded in society and technology. The story delves into complex questions about the interplay between individuals, society, and technology: How do societal influences shape technology design? In what ways can technology perpetuate injustice? What does it mean for technology to exhibit racism? And how can flawed human creators produce just technologies in an imperfect world? This tale imagines one potential future, prompting readers to consider their own visions for what lies ahead. How do you envision the future, and what actions will you take to realize that vision? The author, a professor at the University of Washington, also directs initiatives focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion in technology. A PDF version of this novella is available online.