psychogenesis

In this chapter, Corain meets with Jordan Warrick, a Special and psych-surgeon at Reseune, to discuss the secretive and politically sensitive project of psychogenesis, or mind-cloning, involving a young scientist named Rubin on Fargone. Warrick reveals the scientific and ethical complexities of cloning Special individuals, the risks involved, and the political implications surrounding the project, including his own strained relationship with Dr. Emory and his desire to leave Reseune. The conversation highlights the tension between scientific ambition, political maneuvering, and personal stakes within the context of advanced biotechnological research.

This chapter is a computer transcript documenting Ari Emory's attempts to access classified information on psychogenesis, cloning, and related projects. It reveals Ari's progress in matching the senior Ari's intellectual abilities and gaining access to sensitive archives, including notes on failed cloning experiments, an experimental colony on Gehenna, and the concept of a 'worm' as a genetic or psychological program passed through generations. The transcript underscores the complexity and ethical dimensions of psychogenesis research and the risks involved in integrating experimental populations into mainstream society.

In this chapter, Ari Emory rides with Amy Carnath and discusses Amy's dissatisfaction with her current life and prospects. Ari offers Amy a significant role in the House's genetics division, emphasizing the political dangers Ari faces and the need for trusted allies. The conversation reveals family tensions, Amy's struggle for independence, and the strategic planning behind Ari's efforts to consolidate power and protect her interests.

In this chapter, Ari discusses the complex political and personal dynamics surrounding the House, particularly focusing on the precarious health of Giraud and the implications of his impending death. She reveals her strategic management of relationships with key figures like Justin and Jordan Warrick, emphasizing her control over potential threats and her plans for succession, including the possibility of creating a replicate of Giraud. The dialogue explores themes of power, identity, and legacy within a fraught political environment.

The chapter depicts a New Year's gathering within the House, focusing on Ari Emory's observations of social interactions, her reflections on political tensions in Novgorod, and the complex dynamics involving key characters such as Denys, Justin, Florian, and Catlin. Ari contemplates the challenges of controlling unrest, the legacy of scientific rebellion, and the pressures of leadership, culminating in a tense moment when Justin publicly links himself with Ari, signaling potential personal and political complications.