Young Writers Society

This is a little interactive thing for you guys to partake in, it does qualify as a work because I do want some reviews on it to determine if this was fun, the writing was well-done, and if I should do this again.

All you have to do is choose A, B, or C to determine your answer to the interview question. (IMPORTANT): Type each letter you choose in the comments and I will determine the outcome for you by replying to your comment. Remember to think of your answer from the perspective of you as a politician! Have fun.

The nation is in your hands, you are to either pass the law of the Blue Pill or ignore it.

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You are in what appears to be an office, but have been called for an interview. A tall and slender man is sitting in front of you behind the desk. A document is placed before you as the man cocks an eyebrow, motioning his head towards it. The document reads:

It has been scientifically proven that the human race can only access 10% of their brain capacity. Dolphins are known to access 20%, technically, they are smarter than us humans. The government has been working on a pill to increase the amount humans are able to access to about 20% (just like the dolphins).

CpH4, otherwise known as the “Blue Pill” is this substance that can do such works of magic. It is of an electric blue and powder-like solidity that reacts as soon as it is placed in the body. It jerks the body around such as a seizure and throws it onto the ground in panic.

Tests have been run, and the pill hasn’t produced any lethal effects as far as scientists know, but there is no way of being sure. Scientists are still running tests as of know and will continue to run tests until proven that the “Blue Pill” is at least close to 100% safe.

It has been predicted that once the pill is taken, it gradually increases the percentage of brain capacity accessible. The government has been discussing whether to release the product to the public or not, and few criminals in the world have already begun vending the product amongst various alleyways and places that aren’t seen (sharp-witted people, they are).

Although nothing is certain yet, it all lies in the hands of the federal level. Shall the “Blue Pill” be released to the public? Is it safe enough to purchase?

You look up at the man, and he snatches the document away, sliding it into a blue folder. You are aware of this case. You gulp at the fact that the public now knows about it.

“Looks like you’ve got yourself in a pickle here,” The man remarks with a scowl, “This document was released to the public and you did nothing to stop it.”

You let out a loud sigh and stare down at your feet in shame. You feel like a child, an idiot who isn’t paying attention in class, except this quandary is a bit more important than simply paying attention in class.

“I didn’t know.” You simply say with a shrug, seeing that it’s a simple little article, that not many people will see it.

“Edward P. Stein.” The man reads aloud, “That’s the author. Do something about this or I will see to it that you are demoted.” He says with a hand on his large forehead.

“But for right now… let’s proceed with this discussion about the pill. I have a few questions for you since you’re in tribulation at the moment,” he begins, “I’m also here to aid you in what we’re going to do about passing this law.”

“What was your name again?” You ask with an eyebrow raised slightly.

“George Feldman.” He responds with a sigh.

Question 1:

“What do you think of CpH4?”

A: “I think it’s dangerous, such a thing needs to go through some more testing, but even after that it’s a bit risky.”

B: “It’s quite interesting, I believe it would be beneficial to the human race to increase our intelligence. Imagine the possibilities!”

C: “We’d lose control of the country if such a thing were to be released. If people become smarter, what do they need us for?”

Question 2:

“If such a thing were to be released, what kind of impact would it have on society?”

A: “It’d be a train wreck. People might get sick and die or catch a horrendous disease. Not to mention the seizures, you can bite off your tongue from those, and we don’t want people who already have seizures to experience more. If the pill already starts out with a seizure, there’s a chance it might include some more within the whole process of accessibility being raised.”

B: “People could invent new things, such as better computers and even more advanced technology than we have as of now. Sure it may be risky, but tons of other pills have been put in stores and they’ve turned out just fine (with a few side effects).”

C: “It’ll have a huge impact, the pill could be sold in regular corner stores but have the ability to increase intelligence. People become smarter, and the product will make us money. We would want to run a few more tests first to make sure the product is safe enough to be ready for purchase.”

Question 3:

“What would the common man do with all this intelligence?”

A: “The common man would use it to rob a bank and throw dollar bills at strippers. How about we talk about the common woman instead?”

B: “An intelligent person would use it to upgrade the latest technology. New computers, new video games, better graphics and sound. Technology is the key to a growing world, that’s how we got started in the first place!”

C: “To upgrade our education system. A person of that much intelligence would come up with a way to spread it to others so we all make a difference. It may sound cheesy, but that’s the way this nation will grow into something better.”

Question 4:

“Since the person would unlock so much hidden intelligence, do you think they’d lose a bit of their personality as well?”

A: “No way. A person can’t lose their personality, the word even has “person” in it! Our personalities are what make us who we are, no evolution of capacity can change that.”

B: “It’s definitely possible, if there’s so much knowledge in our brain and less personality then we may lose ourselves. There’s so much to know, but there are people than knowledge.”

C: “That could happen; however, people have so much knowledge, yet people are such characters inside. Wouldn’t the two balance out and have as much knowledge as personality?”

Question 5:

“If the full brain is exposed to everyone, would things like music, culture, and religion disappear? Why would people still need it if all they need is knowledge?”

A: “That’s a tough one. Music is what has been passed through many centuries throughout history, I don’t think it can be gotten rid of so easily even with the fact that all people may need is knowledge. These sorts of things keep people occupied. What would they do all day, study? They’d have no life other than pure knowledge.”

B: “That’s depressing to think about, but it could happen. All people may need is knowledge; therefore, forgetting what makes them people rather than robots with the appearance of what used to be human. That’s a little scary that we might lose who we are…”

C: “Of course not, we’ve been making music for centuries and centuries. I actually believe music would get a lot better. It’d have more beautiful and clear messages rather than some of the horrible things we listen to today.”

Concluding question:

“Should the Blue Pill be sold to the public? Why or why not (concluding statement)?”

This final question is for YOU to answer below!

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Reviews are appreciated! I’d like some reviews on my writing and grammar, and the storyline as well. Thank you!

And remember to write your letters in the comments below and if I should more of these. Your letters determine your ending, which will be displayed for you as a reply to your comment (or in PM if you prefer).