A Beautiful Mind

You head into the lobby an assistant stops you.

“Do you have an appointment?”

“I’m Vanna Chambers. Simply tell yourself boss I’m here.”

The assistant disappears into an office.

A fifty year old woman with bright white hair and a lab coat emerges like a from the office like a frightened rabbit.

“Ms. Chambers, it’s so nice to see you, I’m Doctor Jones. Can I give you a tour?”

“First tell me about your technology.”

“Of course! Here at Remod we’ve developed a brain pattern modulator. It has broad applications in areas like quitting smoking and rehabilitation of criminals.”

“How does it work?”

“It takes a particular brainwave pattern and overwrites the subjects. Depending on settings it can last a short time or long time, maybe even be permanent.”

“Can it be used to alter personalities?”

“I suppose a complete rewrite would do that.”

“Couldn’t this be used for evil?”

“I suppose it could, but the data storage takes precautions against dangerous patterns and I’d never let anyone I didn’t know do a direct transfer.”

“Direct transfer?”

“Yes, if you sit there, I can give myself your personality.”

“I’d like to see that.”

“I didn’t mean to actually...I suppose we could, especially given that we’re going to be needing more cash soon.”

“Deal, show me you can be me and I’ll show you the money.”

She sits you down and attaches electrodes to your skull. You get relaxed and get ready for the show.

She slips a helmet with magnets, wires, and assorted electrical components attached.

“Ready to be me, Doctor?”

“For the next six hours, yes.”

She hits a button and begins screaming. You must admit you are impressed. You certainly hope she’ll retain her sanity. Another you would be most helpful.

The machine stops. Doctor Jones stops screaming. Still her eyes are slightly bulged and she seems to be giggling. You wonder if she’s ok.