2102 Pretense, the Play

＂William E. Jefferson’s ’2102: Pretense, The Play’ masterfully weaves a captivating narrative that explores the intricate dance between advancing technology and the very essence of human existence, leaving readers spellbound by its thought-provoking brilliance.＂

A work of fictional realism, not fantasy, 2102 offers an undeniable probe of modern-day reality, of technology and media effects. The author draws upon empirical findings, from a range of contemporary nonfictional works and nonprofits like, The Center for Human Technology, Center for AI safety, and the Media Ecology Association.

Novelist William E. Jefferson, a seasoned author and brilliant storyteller, is the creator of the mystical Isle of Estillyen, introduced in his debut novel, Messages from Estillyen (2014). His (20210 novel, Presence, the Play is an Amazon best-seller.

Jefferson holds an MTh in Theology and Media from the University of Edinburgh and an MA in Communication from the Wheaton Graduate School. He serves on the board of the Marshall McLuhan Initiative (MMI) in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, and is an active member and supporter of the Media Ecology Association.

His latest novel, 2102: Pretense, the Play, contains a code word in the title. The noun Pretense serves as a code-word for AI.