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Amit Gupta

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Published Jun 24, 2019 · 5,064 words (19 minutes) · 23 likes · 888 views

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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.