By Futurist Thomas Frey
Anthony Dorn had never seen the inside of a prison cell, but he’d never been more closely watched.
“Anthony, your cortisol levels suggest you’re stressed about the presentation today,” said Ward, the sleek humanoid robot that had become his constant companion. “Would you like to practice your talking points on the drive over?”
Anthony nodded, grateful. Ward had been tracking his biometrics for months and knew his patterns better than he knew himself. The bot wasn’t there to punish—it was there to help him succeed. And weirdly, it was working.
This is what rehabilitation will be like in 2035.
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