![]() ![]() In “The Death of the Messenger,” a college student works at a delivery service and begins to develop an unexpected and strong connection with the people he meets in his deliveries. The protagonist is deeply lonely, and the story celebrates connection and community as a remedy to this loneliness. In “The Insider,” a high schooler records her every thought and emotion over the course of a summer in a running diary, making stream-of-consciousness observations about her social life, her insecurities, and her attempts to figure out her place in the world. The story examines the disconnect between scientists and everyday citizens, and begs the question of whether or not humans are simply too stupid for their own inventions. ![]() ![]() The engineer wonders if he is the only one concerned about this, or if there are others out there who also feel the same way. ![]() In “Are Humans Too Stupid For Artificial Intelligence,” a robotics engineer worries that robots will eventually overtake humanity, making human attempts at progress look ridiculous in the long run. They feel like an outsider in the real world, but in the virtual world of the chatroom, they are able to form relationships with people they would never meet in person. In the titular story, “Several People Are Typing,” the narrator is an isolated office worker who frequents an online chatroom and dreams of making a connection. Several People Are Typing by Calvin Kasulke is a collection of short stories exploring themes of loneliness, love, community, and identity in the digital age. ![]()
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