rejuvination
Rejuvination refers to the medical and social process of extending life and restoring youth, which causes significant disruption and emotional strain within the azi community.
1 chapter across 1 book
Cyteen (1988)C.J. Cherryh
In this chapter, Justin and Grant share a heavy, alcohol-fueled conversation reflecting on the birth of a baby and the psychological and social complexities of azi (artificially created humans) in their society. They discuss the challenges of rejuvination, the psychological conditioning of azi, and the difficulties of creativity and individuality within engineered psychsets. Their dialogue reveals tensions between natural human variability and the rigid logic of azi programming, as well as the emotional toll of living under constant surveillance and control.