A J Reed

A.J. Reed is a pseudonym. The designation has been assigned to the source node of this narrative. Metadata suggests an entity with a high correlation to topics in surveillance technology, cognitive science, and the history of propaganda. Location ata is intentionally fragmented, but it shows a high probability of operating within the Washington D.C.-Virginia Tech corridor.

That is the official profile. The human reality, as is often the case, is a bit messier.

A.J. Reed spends most of their days writing and the rest of their time wondering if their smart speaker is judging their taste in music. A firm believer in the power of a perfectly brewed cup of coffee and the terror of a well-placed algorithm, Reed wrote Stealing Democracy to explore the uncanny valley of modern life, where convenience and control have become indistinguishable.

When not untangling fictional conspiracies, Reed enjoys collecting old maps and trying to win arguments against the GPS. You can try to find A.J. Reed on social media, but be warned: the signal often gets lost in the noise. #StealingDemocracy.