The Technology of Dreaming examines the intersection of politics, human rights, and traditional culture in mid-21st century Australia. A Republic of Australia, where security and prosperity are assured through Government implantation of biochips in all citizens. After a tragedy affects his family, William Malinagi is forced to return home from a successful career in the city to confront his separation from his heritage and the imminent fate of his people. The Technology of Dreaming is the second novel from Sydney-based science fiction author, Aimery Thomas, and the first volume in his new anthology of stories, Altstralia: A Speculative Republic.