Genesis

Humans are amazing creatures. We’ve crossed oceans, harnessed electricity, split the atom, cured diseases, put a supercomputer in nearly every pocket, and ushered in the age of artificial intelligence. Surely a civilization capable of such achievements must also be united, civilized, and moral. But

Blue lights flashed in my rear view mirror as the officer approached my truck window. It was 2am on a cool April night in 1996. I was on my way home after a long day of fishing and partying with friends. Escaping didn’t enter my mind—at least not by driving away. I had another escape in mind. Charm.