I absolutely despise the greedy, self-serving billionaires forcing AI down our throats.

I’m a novelist, and my books are my art and my livelihood. So imagine my fury when I discovered our sociopathic tech overlords had stolen my novels and used them to train their AI. Authors aren’t their only victim, obviously. They’ve also gorged their models on our art works and graphic design. They’ve almost certainly stolen every photo, image, and word you’ve ever posted. It’s quite likely they’ve been through your emails and texts, too.

And what does humanity get in return? Our tech overlords have promised that when their demon babies grow up, they’ll take our jobs and/or put an end to mankind. (While the billionaires hide out in their fancy bunkers, of course.)

I suppose some people are still looking for upsides. But I just can’t let this go. So, I’m fighting back with t-shirts, tote bags, and stickers. It’s small potatoes for sure, but it’s not quite as silly as it sounds. In the digital world, the algorithm keeps us in our own little bubbles. I think this message is one that can bring 99% of Americans together. So, I’m going analog to reach everyone.

All my merch will be sold as close to cost as possible. Hopefully, order numbers will rise and prices will go DOWN. This isn’t about making a buck. As I mentioned, I already have a damn job. (For now.)

Check out MAKEMORETROUBLE.COM. I’m not particularly gifted in the graphic arts. (If you are and you’d like to help, send me a note!) But having spent 20+ years in the advertising world I do know a little something about communications, and I know we can defeat these supervillains if we come together. So whether or not you buy a tote, make sure everyone knows exactly how you feel about AI and the billionaires hell-bent on destroying our world as we know it.