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Time to Die

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This issue features a speculative fiction story set in a 2093 Neo-Kyoto hospice where Dr. Anya Sharma uses personalized care chips and advanced protocols to provide dignified end-of-life care to patients. The issue also announces a San Francisco meetup on May 25, giveaway tickets, and coverage of emerging hard tech developments.

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