Part 6/9:
A Revolt Against Surrogates
The conflict escalates, culminating in a fierce showdown between the military—eager to reclaim control over their surrogates—and the Dreads, led by The Prophet. In the chaos, Greer’s efforts lead him through a grueling chase across the volatile city landscape, representing the struggle between the old sort of human experience—full of pain—and a society enamored with artificiality.
Through it all, Greer grapples with his own introspection, confronting the reality of his relationship with his wife, Maggie, who prefers to live vicariously through her surrogate. The emotional distance between them encapsulates the human cost of their technologically dependent lifestyle.