First Date of Publication
1978
Original Source
Pulsar 1
Additional Publication Information
Also appeared in "Mathenauts", an anthology of mathfiction edited by Rudy Rucker.
Medium
Short Story
Original Language
English
Kasman Review
ISFDB
Tags
Summary: A short story about how the central character Adrian Rosen, fearful that he is developing cancer, gets obssessed about his health. For stopping the cancer to spread further, he starts his research at sleep lab along with his colleagues. He goes on to explore the relationship between his dreams and cancer, proposing that dreams may signal impending health issues, and concludes that the subconscious mind could have more profound insights into our physical state than previously understood. He uses mathematical concepts to explain the abrupt transitions in health. He contemplates a radical surgery to change his interaction with dreams and this fixation strains his relationships with his colleagues. The narrative reflects on the intersections of science, psychology, and the nature of existence.
Story Tag Line: Coming soon.
Reviews
No reviews available.