Third Perception: Tertia Perceptio cum Papilionibus
A novel following a US Army Major's mission to a fictional Atlantis.
The book investigates the nature of Electocracy through the lens of a secret diplomatic meeting. Nicholas-Bear constructs a society that rejects traditional values and religious influence in favor of direct democracy and scientific advancement. The narrative tracks Dave as he witnesses the juxtaposition of unmatched military power with quasi-total bodily freedom. The text provides a detailed look at an efficient cashless economy and the daily exercise of civilian control. It contrasts the breathtaking vistas and active volcanoes of Newlands with its opposition to established norms. The story does not offer a simple moral judgment but rather presents the archipelago as a place that can be viewed as heaven or hell based on individual viewpoint. This approach allows readers to consider the implications of absolute neutrality and equality in a post-traditional world.
Published in 2019 by Fred NP Nicholas-Bear, this work engages with political fiction and speculative geography. It draws on the concept of Atlantis rising again to create a setting for exploring horizontal democracy and secular ethics. The narrative uses a secret 2011 meeting between Obama and Merkel as a framing device for examining these radical societal structures.
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Readers interested in the synthesis of political theory and speculative geography will find this narrative compelling. It offers a unique examination of Electocracy, presenting a society that rejects traditional religious influence in favor of direct democracy and scientific advancement. The book appeals to those who enjoy complex moral ambiguities, as it portrays the fictional Newlands Archipelago not as a simple utopia or dystopia, but as a place defined by absolute neutrality. By juxtaposing unmatched military power with quasi-total bodily freedom, the text invites deep reflection on the consequences of rejecting established norms. It is ideal for audiences who appreciate horror that challenges conventional judgments and explores the tension between efficient systems and radical social liberties.
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Nicholas-Bear constructs a provocative vision of Atlantis risen from the Atlantic, blending political theory with speculative geography. The narrative follows Major David Anderson through a realm defined by absolute neutrality and permissible morals, where traditional values are rejected in favor of direct civilian control. This approach creates a tense atmosphere where the setting functions as either heaven or hell depending on the observer's perspective. The work excels in its detailed depiction of an efficient cashless economy and active volcanic landscape, contrasting these with radical social liberties. It suits readers who enjoy psychological horror that questions the nature of equality and power. By avoiding simple moral judgments, the text offers a complex, thought-provoking experience for those interested in the implications of a post-traditional world.
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