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Review by Phoenix-wrising -- Final Notice by Van Fleisher
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4 out of 4 stars
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In his book “Final Notice,” Van Fleisher posed the question “What would you do if you knew – for certain – that you had 10 days to live.” You have one of three options: do nothing, do something positive (put your affairs in order, seek peace with those you leave behind), or do something harmful (seek vengeance for a wronged you received knowing there will be no retribution).
The author asked the reader to consider a wristband watch, developed by a team of doctors, that can monitor the health of a person instantaneously and predict the time of death. If you are within a predetermined time of death, the watch will display “final notice.” You have a preset number of days to react. The prototype is called VT2 (VitalTech 2).
I see this story a cross between Star Trek (props turn into prototype) and Twilight Zone (tales of the human condition). If a device can measure heart rate and BP, then a wavelength might be found to measure and analyze blood. And being placed in a desperate situation can cause chaos in a man.
Repercussions must be considered before any such device can be widely distributed. (Keep in mind, the same questions can be used for any tool or service purports to improve the life of seniors.)
Is it legal? The device is proprietary and considered safe to use. Since no such company exists in the USA, manufacturing and assembling can be legally done overseas and would be most economical to bring in the highest profits.
Can it be marketed? VitalTech pushed the idea to a marketing group but had reservations about displaying the final notice warning. Any delay opens up the danger for the prototype to be replicated. The warning will be the feature that fetches the most sales. The pitch is to offer a limited amount to a selected group of senior citizens as they have health issues that would lead to their demise in a short period. (The same idea can be used for “innovative” medical equipment.)
The device was seen as a win-win for VitalTech and the users.
However, no one could have predicted how the senior discount from NRA would put VitalTech in jeopardy. The NRA professes that seniors are vulnerable and frequently targeted for random acts of violence. They have the right to defend themselves. If a person cannot match the physical strength of their adversaries, then a gun offered them something that would level this power. (The same reasoning can be used for purchasing for long term care insurance to level the high cost of services rendered.)
The author gave a peek into the life of a senior citizen. When Vince was pushed down by a youngster who considered him too slow and “in the way”, he realized just how vulnerable he is at 70 years old. He wondered if he could have stood up to the bully if he had a gun. He purchased a faster computer to do research, and in a fraction of a second, he is bombarded with facts on price, purpose, procuring one, stats on ownership and state laws governing use. He attended an NRA show and learned first-hand how a gun can be easily purchased and how owning one might be advantageous. Coupled with a glut of national news, he had to decide if this plethora of information supported what he already believed or offered an objective point of view. (Same idea can be used for unnecessary home renovations.)
As the story continued, the author showed how the NRA can twist a story to defend gun use. When a teacher encased a shooter in a classroom thereby preventing more bloodshed, the NRA took the attention away from the hate crime and suggested the teacher could have endangered more students. (Same idea can be used for a not guilty plea for reasons of dementia or misuse of medication.)
The author offered scenarios where VT2 users received impunity for their shootings resulting in death. And others when a gun wasn’t the final solution when there were other options to explore. (Same idea for error in prescribed medicine or medical equipment.)
I found “Final Notice” to be an easy read and a page-turner. The author has done considerable research and created a real-life example of how easy it is to hide the exploitation of senior’s vulnerability and powerlessness. 4/4
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In his book “Final Notice,” Van Fleisher posed the question “What would you do if you knew – for certain – that you had 10 days to live.” You have one of three options: do nothing, do something positive (put your affairs in order, seek peace with those you leave behind), or do something harmful (seek vengeance for a wronged you received knowing there will be no retribution).
The author asked the reader to consider a wristband watch, developed by a team of doctors, that can monitor the health of a person instantaneously and predict the time of death. If you are within a predetermined time of death, the watch will display “final notice.” You have a preset number of days to react. The prototype is called VT2 (VitalTech 2).
I see this story a cross between Star Trek (props turn into prototype) and Twilight Zone (tales of the human condition). If a device can measure heart rate and BP, then a wavelength might be found to measure and analyze blood. And being placed in a desperate situation can cause chaos in a man.
Repercussions must be considered before any such device can be widely distributed. (Keep in mind, the same questions can be used for any tool or service purports to improve the life of seniors.)
Is it legal? The device is proprietary and considered safe to use. Since no such company exists in the USA, manufacturing and assembling can be legally done overseas and would be most economical to bring in the highest profits.
Can it be marketed? VitalTech pushed the idea to a marketing group but had reservations about displaying the final notice warning. Any delay opens up the danger for the prototype to be replicated. The warning will be the feature that fetches the most sales. The pitch is to offer a limited amount to a selected group of senior citizens as they have health issues that would lead to their demise in a short period. (The same idea can be used for “innovative” medical equipment.)
The device was seen as a win-win for VitalTech and the users.
However, no one could have predicted how the senior discount from NRA would put VitalTech in jeopardy. The NRA professes that seniors are vulnerable and frequently targeted for random acts of violence. They have the right to defend themselves. If a person cannot match the physical strength of their adversaries, then a gun offered them something that would level this power. (The same reasoning can be used for purchasing for long term care insurance to level the high cost of services rendered.)
The author gave a peek into the life of a senior citizen. When Vince was pushed down by a youngster who considered him too slow and “in the way”, he realized just how vulnerable he is at 70 years old. He wondered if he could have stood up to the bully if he had a gun. He purchased a faster computer to do research, and in a fraction of a second, he is bombarded with facts on price, purpose, procuring one, stats on ownership and state laws governing use. He attended an NRA show and learned first-hand how a gun can be easily purchased and how owning one might be advantageous. Coupled with a glut of national news, he had to decide if this plethora of information supported what he already believed or offered an objective point of view. (Same idea can be used for unnecessary home renovations.)
As the story continued, the author showed how the NRA can twist a story to defend gun use. When a teacher encased a shooter in a classroom thereby preventing more bloodshed, the NRA took the attention away from the hate crime and suggested the teacher could have endangered more students. (Same idea can be used for a not guilty plea for reasons of dementia or misuse of medication.)
The author offered scenarios where VT2 users received impunity for their shootings resulting in death. And others when a gun wasn’t the final solution when there were other options to explore. (Same idea for error in prescribed medicine or medical equipment.)
I found “Final Notice” to be an easy read and a page-turner. The author has done considerable research and created a real-life example of how easy it is to hide the exploitation of senior’s vulnerability and powerlessness. 4/4
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