Smartokratie

by Nico Bergstreiser and Nico Bergstreiser, Georg Billard, Anna Eichenbach, Kai Focke, Christoph Grimm, Sven Haupt

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Available as an ebook and in paperback. Ebook ISBN 9783946348627. Paperback ISBN 9783946348610. Included in Kindle Unlimited.

About the book

Smartokratie is a German science fiction anthology featuring short stories set in the near future, where artificial intelligence, digital assistants and algorithms increasingly shape everyday life and human decisions. The stories explore the benefits and risks of technological progress, raising questions about privacy, freedom, surveillance and our growing dependence on technology. They offer different perspectives on a future in which technology promises greater comfort and security, but may also challenge human independence and individuality.

What to expect

Mood: Dark and gritty Creepy and unsettling Suspenseful
Setting and world: Space and other worlds Dystopian future

Book details

Authors: Nico Bergstreiser and Nico Bergstreiser, Georg Billard, Anna Eichenbach, Kai Focke, Christoph Grimm, Sven Haupt
Genre: Science Fiction
Formats: Ebook and paperback
Ebook ISBN: 9783946348627
Paperback ISBN: 9783946348610
Kindle Unlimited: Included

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About the author

Nico Bergstreiser

Nico Bergstreiser, born in 2007 in Wertheim, Germany; combines entrepreneurship, modern technology, and writing while still in high school. With an academic focus on English and Geography, he balances his studies with building his own projects ranging from artificial intelligence to digital publishing and software solutions. Driven by a fascination with how AI and automated workflows can streamline everyday operations, Nico began launching initiatives early on. He helps businesses integrate emerging technologies, develops digital platforms, and brings fresh perspectives to marketing and tech ventures. Passionate about inspiring the next generation, he also organizes hands-on startup workshops at local schools to teach young people how to turn ideas into reality. Beyond tech, Nico has a deep passion for the written word. As both an author and digital publisher, he creates and releases a wide variety of work—from sharp social satires to reflective short stories exploring the intersection of human identity and technological progress. He achieved a notable literary milestone when his short story "Echos" was selected out of nearly 300 submissions for inclusion in Eridanus Verlag’s anthology "Smartokratie". To balance the mental demands of business and writing, Nico turns to heavy strength training and natural bodybuilding. The discipline and focus he cultivates in the gym serve as the anchor for everything he pursues.

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