deep-tape-psychset-programming
Deep-tape programming is a foundational psychological conditioning embedded in azi, which can have dangerous proliferating effects if mismatched with the environment, as discussed in the context of the Gehenna colony.
1 chapter across 1 book
Cyteen (1988)C.J. Cherryh
In this chapter, Ari testifies before the Council regarding the controversial colonization of the planet Gehenna, explaining how her predecessor Emory defied Defense Bureau orders to ensure the survival of the colony despite the risks posed by environmental interactions on psychsets. The testimony reveals the complexities of managing azi populations, the dangers of deep-tape programming in unknown environments, and the political tensions surrounding the colony's existence and potential threat to Alliance. The discussion highlights the ethical and practical challenges of controlling genetically and psychologically engineered humans in a precarious frontier setting.