MindSurge: Some thoughts in memory of Samuel Chavkin

in memory of Samuel Chavkin (1927 - 2008)

As psychoactive agents are ingested
I enter an altered state
& feel amazing love for the Guardian
who brings euphoria to all beings
connected to His Neural Array

Doing this
I have no qualms about
destroying non-conformists
or doing whatever the Guardian dictates

The Guardian's Will is my imperative –
individual thought is a needless waste

Each six nano-seconds
from the crest of my spine
a blissful neurochemical spike
is delivered subcuticine

Those unconnected to His Network
can't imagine the delight

The Guardian Brings Great Bliss to Devotees:
Those Who Serve Him
Are Rewarded with Warmth & Light.

Gus:	Sounds like science fiction, huh?
Bill:	Yeah. But if you look closely at trends in computer science, neuro-research, and government policy then perhaps this scenario isn't so far-fetched.
Gus:	(smacking his lips) The dictators of the future would love this!
Nadya:	Well, human brains are hard-wired for bliss.
Liao:	Perhaps so, but there's a price we pay for that seeking. If the quest for pleasure becomes all-consuming, it also becomes unsustainable.
Nadya:	Maybe, but don't short-term desires often outweigh the long-term good? If a product promises short-term bliss, some people will go for it even if it is ultimately poison.