The tech bro is now the villain of the hour
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Kavalier has created a group of hybrids that have synthetic human form encasing the souls of dead children. He wants to bridge the gap between mortal and immortal, which is just such a tech bro ambition. Unable or unwilling to connect in a meaningful way with fellow humans, he sprints glibly, goofy smile on his face, toward the next frontier.
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He is tech bro. Hear him roar.
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