technological-salvage

In this chapter, Gordon is guided through a salvaging factory dedicated to rebuilding technological capabilities under the guidance of Cyclops, a supercomputer aiming to lead the region out of a post-apocalyptic dark age. He meets Peter Aage, a Servant of Cyclops, and Dena Spurgen, a young feminist leader managing a project that distributes battery-powered toys as a means to prepare rural populations for future technology. The chapter explores the cautious optimism and strategic planning involved in restoring civilization, highlighting generational shifts and the challenges posed by limited resources and lingering societal trauma.