This original sci fi tale has been expanded! I’ve added more words and MUSIC and hope this makes it easy to access anytime through the podcast.Brazilian artist Gabriel Melo (_TMist) has enhanced the story with futuristic imagery. Please watch on my youtube channel and subscribe at https://youtu.be/L2LpRgZn_8M As always, you can support this work, access bonus content, and help me release shows faster at https://patreon.com/kindmind The Aurascope is a dark allegory about the commodification of human empathy. A tech innovation blurs the boundary between empathy and voyeurism in a future society marked by diluted authenticity and disconnection from the power of personal sacrifice. The narrative also serves as a de-stigmatizing portrait of neurodivergence, adding meaning to the adventure.