Average Citizen Essential EDC
Have you ever thought about what it would be like to live in a cyberpunk city in the future? If so, you might be interested to know that in the city of Rivers, you only really need a few items in your everyday carry (EDC) as an average citizen
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1. Enhanced Mobile Comm (Upgraded)
Primary Use: Core communication and safety device.
Features: Voice and text communication, distress beacon, integrated data storage, audio recorder, and optional memory upgrades. Syncs with household terminal apps and the city intranet.
2. AR Glasses
Primary Use: Navigation, task tracking, hands-free notifications, and transaction management.
Features: Displays GPS, reminders, time, shopping lists, and other daily metrics. Integrates with the citizen’s chip for transactions.
3. Citizen’s Chip or ID Wristband
Primary Use: Essential for identity verification, transactions, and medical records access.
Features: Connects with public services like transit and access terminals, offering secure, hands-free access for city residents and visitors.
4. Portable Power Bank
Primary Use: Backup power for comms and AR glasses.
Features: Compact and compatible with public wireless charging stations throughout the city.
5. Personal Sanitization Kit (Primarily for Cyborgs)
Primary Use: Quick sanitation, particularly for those with exposed cybernetics who need to prevent dust or grime buildup.
Features: Compact, includes sanitizing wipes, small spray, and a lightweight mask, handy for crowded areas or maintaining prosthetics.
6. Multi-Tool Keychain (Primarily for Cyborgs)
Primary Use: Emergency maintenance and minor repairs for citizens with cybernetic parts.
Features: Lightweight tool with mini-screwdriver, file, and small blade, making it easy to adjust or maintain cybernetic components in a pinch.
7. Nutrient Bar or Snack Pack
Primary Use: Quick energy source, useful for citizens with long shifts or limited breaks.
Features: Compact, nutrient-dense, and designed for easy, on-the-go snacking.
If this sounds like the type of Life you'd like to lead, you might consider visiting the City of Rivers in The Last Day.
While you're there, check out the chat logs.
https://thelastdaycomic.substack.com/p/the-last-day-chat-log-cityvoices
It's funny how the future, and some cyberpunk artist renditions of the future show some seemingly regressive technologies.
When we think of our phones and other contemporary tech, we're moving further and further away from physical buttons.
It's all touch screens.
Makes me wonder if this is a sign of things to come, maybe there's a reason we'll go back to physical buttons and older style tech—whether it's just preference or some other reason like security, etc.
I would very much NOT like to live in a city like this.