It was the year 2040, and the world had changed beyond recognition. Technology had advanced to the point where most people no longer needed to read or write in order to communicate. With the rise of virtual and augmented reality, as well as voice-controlled devices, phonetic literacy had become almost obsolete. As a result, the traditional education system had collapsed, and the skills that had once been considered essential for success in life were no longer valued. The art of reading and wr...