Alexander Weinstein's 'Children of the New World' is a thought-provoking collection of short stories that paints a near-future where humanity is engulfed in a symbiotic yet estranging relationship with technology. It delves into a world where memory is a commodity, social media is implanted within the mind, and virtual children can succumb to digital viruses. Reflecting both utopia and dystopia, these narratives explore the haunting reality of our increasing dependency on technology and the subsequent distortion of human connection and reality itself. From the tale of 'The Cartographers,' where virtual memories override genuine emotions, to 'After Yang,' where the malfunctions of a robotic child reveal the depth of human affection, these stories confront the reader with the profound question: does technology serve us, or do we serve it?