Chapter 1

1. Yes, his computer knew Saul's voice and Saul could talk to it if he wanted to.
2. No there were too many people and too few jobs.
3. Yes, everyone had to do six months of community work, someone had to look after the old people.
4. No, he thought that the virtual world is a happy world, and Saul was happy, he enjoyed his work and his life.
5. No, he had never actually touched Caroline. But virtual virtual touching was fun for Saul.