"The Maskers" : Companion Persona IncBy John HeffronThis isn’t science fiction. It’s a preview of what’s already here—and what’s about to come next.When artificial intelligence eliminated millions of jobs, society didn’t collapse—it adapted. The solution? Maskers: people trained to become anyone their clients needed. With neural-linked masks, dopamine-driven rewards, and AI guidance, they perform roles for grieving families, broken relationships, and lonely hearts. ...