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Eileen Gunn’s Hugo-nominated 1989 short story, , remains one of the most chillingly prophetic works of late-cyberpunk fiction. Originally appearing in Asimov's Science Fiction , the story functions as a dark satirical critique of institutional education, data-driven systems, and corporate compliance. Viewed through a modern lens, its relevance has only magnified, acting as a direct commentary on standardized testing, algorithmically managed childhoods, and artificial intelligence.

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