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I’ve started whimsical tech companies, lived in a commune, ridden cross-country on a motorcycle with my dog, appeared on the CBS Early Show with cupcakes in hand, and nearly died of leukemia. My sci-fi tends towards near-future and away from dystopia. I’m a future optimist!
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Published Jun 24, 2019 · 5,064 words (19 minutes) · 23 likes · 1526 views
Science Fiction food Optimistic happy ending UBI Basic Income
In a world with guaranteed income and a daily allotment of calories in the form of soybars or synth chocolate, everyone’s free to follow their dreams — everyone except a former baker, that is. What would Marty risk to bake just one more cupcake?
Author Amit Gupta has lived in a commune, ridden cross-country on a motorcycle with his dog, and appeared on the CBS Early Show with cupcakes in hand. He writes optimistic science fiction and believes in the future.
Content warning: discussion of weight and calories.