I told a friend that I want to quit my PhD to become a poet:"Wow, you really must hate money."I told a friend that I want to quit my PhD to become a poet:"But I thought that the problem was self-doubt? "I told a friend that I want to quit my PhD to become a poet:"I am sure that's what the world needs..."I told a friend that, on top of a PhD, I want to become a poet, because if I have to sit down and write for thigh deadlines, I might as well enjoy it. This is the result. I hope that you enjoy it too.

Jana is drowning. After a sudden update, she can no longer afford access to IntelliGenie, the AI chatbot service she has come to rely on for everything, from chatting with colleagues to interpreting and maintaining her personal relationships.Even the most basic of tasks seem impossible to her now. Not to mention that the job of her dreams is on the line. So she is willing to do anything to get her subscription back. Without IntelliGenie, she has lost her voice... and so much more.This modern tale of loss and connection explores themes of mental health, solitude, and the emerging technologies...