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speculative-societal-control
The narrative explores a society where genetically altered beings are controlled and monitored by humans, raising questions of autonomy and ethics.
1 chapter across 1 book
Ribofunk (1996)Paul Di Filippo
4. The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies
In this chapter, Peter, a genetically spliced animal trained as a guerrilla, returns covertly to a farm to rally fellow splices to escape human control and join a resistance movement called the CLF. Despite initial skepticism and fear among the splices, Peter confronts and defeats a compliant, indoctrinated version of himself, inspiring the group to embrace rebellion and the hope of freedom in a new preserve. The chapter explores themes of autonomy, resistance against oppression, and the tension between subservience and liberation.