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Just Dicta: A legal fiction
Imagine a world where empathy is no longer a choice but a government mandate.
Forced into a series of harrowing ethical dilemmas, Nathan Foibel, a defiant champion of individual liberty, finds himself at the heart of a dangerous experiment. As he is subjected to increasingly invasive and morally challenging holographic immersions, Foibel's belief in freedom of conscience is tested to its breaking point.
When the virtual reality experiences begin to encroach on his own prior moral choices, Foibel takes a drastic and illegal step, destroying the holographs. His actions lead to a high-profile trial, where he must defend his actions and challenge the constitutionality of the Universal Empathy Act.
Drawing on his knowledge of the law and his own personal experience, Foibel crafts a compelling argument that questions the boundaries of government control and the true meaning of empathy. But as the trial unfolds, Foibel's private life is exposed, leading to a crisis of conscience that threatens to undermine his case.
Just Dicta is a deeply researched work of literary fiction, seamlessly blending non-fiction prose from genuine court cases. Inspired by the best court writing, the non-fiction fiction of Jorge Luis Borges and Benjamin Labatut, and George Orwell's 1984, Just Dicta is a gripping exploration of the tension between individual human rights and the greater good. With its blend of legal suspense, ethical dilemmas, and dystopian elements, this novel offers a chilling glimpse into a future where the pursuit of unity threatens individual freedom.
Forced into a series of harrowing ethical dilemmas, Nathan Foibel, a defiant champion of individual liberty, finds himself at the heart of a dangerous experiment. As he is subjected to increasingly invasive and morally challenging holographic immersions, Foibel's belief in freedom of conscience is tested to its breaking point.
When the virtual reality experiences begin to encroach on his own prior moral choices, Foibel takes a drastic and illegal step, destroying the holographs. His actions lead to a high-profile trial, where he must defend his actions and challenge the constitutionality of the Universal Empathy Act.
Drawing on his knowledge of the law and his own personal experience, Foibel crafts a compelling argument that questions the boundaries of government control and the true meaning of empathy. But as the trial unfolds, Foibel's private life is exposed, leading to a crisis of conscience that threatens to undermine his case.
Just Dicta is a deeply researched work of literary fiction, seamlessly blending non-fiction prose from genuine court cases. Inspired by the best court writing, the non-fiction fiction of Jorge Luis Borges and Benjamin Labatut, and George Orwell's 1984, Just Dicta is a gripping exploration of the tension between individual human rights and the greater good. With its blend of legal suspense, ethical dilemmas, and dystopian elements, this novel offers a chilling glimpse into a future where the pursuit of unity threatens individual freedom.
339 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 2, 2024
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