Functional Illiteracy

Functional Illiteracy is a dystopian tale of hypocrisy. Hatred and indignation are powerful forces that can lead a man to forsake all that he believes in. This is the story of Adam Truman, a reluctant hero who chooses indifference as his shield and apathy as his dagger. Whether he’s facing the elitists of academia, communist leftovers, or advocacy groups, Adam continually finds himself having to defend the fact that he doesn’t care. His tools of triumph aren’t spectacular displays of bravery or courage. Rather, it is his ability to question hypocrisy. Adam doesn’t necessarily hate everyone; he just doesn’t find much use in anyone. His is the constant struggle against indoctrination disguised as education. His life is unraveling the mystery surrounding popular culture in which perversion is embraced and goodness is rejected. He has no compassion for the apologists and excuse seekers, nor does he pity their plight. He knows he is right but sees little utility in saying so. The elites don’t want solutions. Slow suicide is the conclusion of his existence.

-- Kristof Lyons