John Be Lane's thought experiment examines "oppression on autopilot"

John Be Lane's thought experiment examines "oppression on autopilot"

John Be Lane’s first novel, “The Future Lies,” is a 2025 Colorado Book Award finalist (Science Fiction/Fantasy). His previous book, “The Beatin’ Path,” received a Living Now Evergreen Award as “one of the world-changing books published since the year 2000.” He lives in Colorado, and can always be found at JohnBe.com.   SunLit: Tell us this book’s backstory – what’s it about and what inspired you to write it?  John Be Lane: Well, it’s set in Denv…