When AI Takes the Hippocratic Oath: A Sci-Fi Thriller Discussion with Author Justin C Key and Actress Jamila Webb

What happens when artificial intelligence doesn't just assist medicine—it controls it entirely? And what happens to those who resist?

Join us for a mind-bending conversation with Justin C Key, author of the acclaimed The World Wasn't Ready for You and his latest thriller set in a chillingly plausible near future. In his new novel, society is governed by a global AI system controlled by the all-powerful Shepherd Organization, which oversees every medical school in the country—except one renegade institution in New Orleans that still believes in human-led medicine. When a young medical student named Pok enrolls to uncover the truth behind his father's mysterious death, he discovers a fatal illness plaguing those who grew up under AI rule. The deeper he digs, the more dangerous the answers become.

Alongside actress and cultural curator Jamila Webb, Member Justin C Key will unpack the urgent questions at the heart of this story:

How close are we to surrendering control to AI systems—in healthcare, governance, and beyond?

What does corporate consolidation of medicine mean for patient autonomy and human connection?

When technology promises efficiency, what do we lose in humanity?

What mysteries lie in the bodies and minds of those raised entirely under algorithmic rule?

Where are we headed—and is resistance still possible?

This isn't just speculative fiction. It's a mirror reflecting our present moment of AI advancement, corporate mega-mergers, and the erosion of human-centered care. If you've ever wondered whether we're writing the origin story of a dystopia, this conversation is for you.

Perfect for: Sci-fi enthusiasts, tech skeptics, healthcare advocates, anyone who's ever wondered if Siri knows too much, and readers who like their thrillers with a side of existential dread.

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