Surviving the Future: From Post-Apocalyptic Novels to Raising AI-Era Kids| EP#202

What if a geneticist decided humans were parasites (p. 1) and rewired our DNA so that nobody lives past age 22? In this episode of Coffee with Bearded Bad Dad, we sit down with Central Michigan commercial insurance agent turned author T.A. Thompson to unpack his brutal, rated-R adult dystopian thriller, The Mark.Thompson shares how his career assessing "worst-case scenarios" inspired a terrifying post-apocalyptic future where society completely collapses because there are no experienced lawyers, doctors, or power plant operators left to run things. We dive deep into his gritty worldbuilding, the five conflicting factions ruling Michigan, and why his bold, 25-year-old protagonist is considered a complete freak of nature.We also take a massive detour into real-world topics, including how AI is killing critical thinking skills in modern teenagers, the insane economics of family trips to Disney World, government spy theories, and why it's cheaper to fly your entire family to Japan than to vacation in Florida.If you love hard-hitting, realistic post-apocalyptic fiction and raw, honest conversations about modern parenting, tech addiction, and life lessons, this episode is a must-watch!Connect with T.A. Thompson:Website: https://tathompsonwriter.com/Buy the Book: https://a.co/d/03tRNZCG🔔 Subscribe for more unfiltered chats with creators, authors, and everyday heroes!