[ WP ] Humans have perfected the person/computer interface , allowing you to download skills and knowledge instead of going through traditional schooling . Lacking the necessary funds , you decide to bootleg the skill you 've been wanting .

( *I like the prompt but i'm going to chuck out the `` bootlegging a skill'' part. I think it's compelling enough with just the ability to download knowledge. * ) 
 
 `` So this is all free? Mathematics, science, computer programming, chemistry, all free?'' I ask. 
 
 `` Completely, paid for by your government.'' The technician explained as he strapped the electrodes to my head. 
 
 As he checked the connections, my eyes wandered around the room. There was all sorts of monitoring equipment, computers, cables and other machinery. On top of the console was a small statue of Buddha that was completely out of place with all the technology. 
 
 `` You a Buddhist?'' I asked trying to make small talk. 
 
 `` Oh I was. Not anymore though. You? `` The technician replied. 
 
 `` Nah, i'm just an Atheist. But i have full respect for anyone else's beliefs.'' I said. 
 
 `` The world would be a lot better if people did n't have such differences though. Everyone killing each other for their beliefs, we need to fix that.'' The technician commented. 
 
 `` I totally agree with you there.'' I laughed. `` Can you believe some politicians want atheists to be put to death?'' 
 
 The technician finished the last connection. `` Okay we're done. This is going to be a wild ride.'' 
 
 `` Hit me up doc!'' I smiled. 
 
 The technician activated the console and I felt an incredible rush of energy and knowledge as my eyes were blasted with flashes of colored light that i realized where just in my head. I heard music, noise, sounds and symphonies of a billion recordings. Videos and sensations saturated my senses. Not even the best drug held a candle to this. Then almost as quickly as it started, it was over. I was a little dizzy but I quickly regained my balance. 
 
 `` Looks like you're all good. Tell me what you get when you combine toluene and chlorine under UV light.'' the technician asked. 
 
 `` Benzyl chloride and hydrogen chloride. Holy shit! it worked! i knew that! this is fucking awesome!!!'' I squealed. 
 
 The technician smiled as he pulled off the electrodes. `` Looks like you're all set. Give it a few weeks to sink in and for your brain to adjust. You might have a headache for the first few days but that's normal. Do n't do any strenous work or tax your brain too hard, no matter how tempting it is.'' 
 
 `` Can i still pray?'' I asked. 
 
 `` Absolutely. God can not be dismissed.'' The technician explained. `` Remember to tell you friends to come down here, especially the atheists and the ones of a different religon.'' 
 
 `` No worries, doc. I got ya covered.'' I smiled. 
 
 Stepping outside the clinic i saw a public prayer session at a local park. I always ignored them before but today I decided to join in. I realized God is great, and i just could n't believe i was an atheist before. 
 
 First thing I was going to do tomorrow was to vote to have atheists put to death. We ca n't have the godless in God's creation. 
 

