Instant communication.
Nonstop news cycles.
Self-driving autos.
That's what our world had become.
Staring at our devices while autobots drove us to work.
It was a lot to absorb for old-school types like Jake.
He'd achieved urban success and was doing his best to evolve.
Like everyone else, he was dependent on the grid.
It brought the power, carried the news and entertainment, and tracked the distribution of food, water, and life for all.
But past experiences had turned Jake into a bit of a pr.