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multiple-persona-hijacking

Sharif describes being involuntarily controlled by multiple personas, which influenced his actions and thoughts during his research.

1 chapter across 1 book

Rainbows End (2007)Vernor Vinge

Chapter 45

In this chapter, Robert Gu reconnects with Zulfikar Sharif, who has been dismissed from Oregon State University and is now pursuing a new academic path in Bollywood Studies at the University of Kolkata. Sharif reveals his experience of being 'multiply hijacked' by other personas and reflects on Robert's transformation following his Alzheimer's cure. Meanwhile, Robert navigates his ongoing physical challenges with his burned arm and contemplates medical advancements and personal relationships, particularly with his daughter Miri and her complicated interactions.