"Pay Phobetor" by Shale Nelson

AE Reads Skiffily

Viruses are way worse with virtual reality hardware. In this episode, AE, Mona, as well as newcomer Robert Valenzuela, read the topical story "Pay Phobetor" by Shale Nelson (shalenelson.com). Originally published in the December 2014 issue of Lightspeed Magazine, this story is about a ransomware virus infecting someone's brain implant.

You can read along here: http://www.lightspeedmagazine.com/fiction/pay-phobetor/

After reading the story, Mona and AE also weigh in some of the issues brought up in the story, particularly the threat of too much dependence on technology.

Now, get ready for what is probably the best episode yet. In the words of the story, "Find a safe place to sit, away from moving objects and other hazards. Remember, think-apping while walking or driving is dangerous and unlawful."

Show Notes:
Some of the music comes from Purple Planet (http://www.purple-planet.com), so mad props to them for providing that license-free.

Follow the show on Facebook (@SkiffilyPodcast) and Twitter (@SkiffilyPodcast). If you have Instagram, feel free to follow Mona (@sewagainsthegrain) and myself (@SkiffilyPodcast).

Robert has a photography portfolio that you can check out at robertvalenzuela15.wixsite.com/valenzuelaphoto

"Pay Phobetor" Copyright © 2014 Shale Nelson, reproduced with permission from the author.