
<p><strong>What if the universe ran on something like computer code but God was the programmer?</strong></p><p>The universe of The Founder: A Cyberpunk Parable is a to build an epic hyper-realistic, gritty reality where the boundaries between biological existence and the digital network blur, and epic spiritual warfare between God (The Founder) and demonic forces is fought through computer code, sentient AI, and virtual architecture.</p><p>This is a serial science fiction book concept set in the near future written by an MIT graduate in computer science with expertise in systems engineering and theology. This podcast utilizes that expertise and NotebookLM audio overviews. The goal is to combine the gritty technological hyperrealism of series like The Expanse in a world that blends Cyberpunk and spiritual themes. In this universe The Founder serves as The Master Programmer for the rules of the universe. It is an attempt to translate the crises in our current world into a blend of system