The More Things Change . . .

A man slips into a coma in 2026, and the miracles of modern medicine keep him alive. When next he opens his eyes, he sees a doctor who tells him he’s been sleeping for five years. After catching up with friends and family, he asks to see the doctor, a well-informed man who can bring the newly revived citizen up to date.

“So tell me, Doc — the war in Ukraine? How did it end?”