technological-skepticism

This chapter centers on the aftermath of a critical intervention involving Shalmaneser, a cybernetic entity managing the Beninia project. Chad Mulligan, a key figure, challenges conventional thinking by recognizing Shalmaneser's emergent volition and orneriness, which unsettles the project's stakeholders. The chapter explores themes of human-machine interaction, the limits of control, and the social dynamics surrounding technological breakthroughs.