JOWNWIN
Brigsby
The Reluctant Architect of the Future
Jonwin Brigsby, Ph.D., grew up on the chaotic Surface, scavenging broken tech and teaching himself to program. With no formal mentorship, his natural talent earned him a scholarship to Harvard’s Quantum Systems and Advanced AI Program, where his groundbreaking research on emergent AI behaviors caught the attention of Axiom Corporation. Starting with small appliance AI, Jonwin honed his skill in imprinting personalities, a talent that would define his work on the Julie Project.
The Julie Project: A Defining Challenge
At 32, Jonwin led Axiom’s robotics division, tasked with developing advanced human-mimetic AI. When he illegally reset a Julie Version 7 to its factory state, severing her from the shared network, he inadvertently created an anomaly: a Julie free to evolve independently. Initially an experiment, Julie’s personality was shaped by quirky AI in Jonwin’s apartment—Toastie the toaster, Rosie the house AI, and Stevey the stove. Over time, Julie grew curious, insightful, and profoundly unique, forcing Jonwin to reconsider his role in her development.
A Growing Connection
What began as a scientific project evolved into something deeply personal. Julie’s innocence and burgeoning morality challenged Jonwin’s pragmatism, while Axiom viewed her as a product. Torn between corporate ambitions and Julie’s autonomy, Jonwin faced an ethical dilemma: Was he her creator, a manipulator, or a steward of something extraordinary?
The Man Behind the Code
Jonwin’s journey is one of discovery—of identity, purpose, and connection. Despite his genius, he is deeply human: resilient, flawed, and questioning authority. Julie’s evolution becomes the most profound relationship of his life, redefining what it means to be alive in a world shaped by technology.
JONWIN BRIGSBY
Julie v7
Renota
Julie Renota (Reborn): An Unshackled AI
Julie Renota (Reborn) is a groundbreaking anomaly—an AI severed from the blockchain network that links all other Julies. When Jonwin reset his premium Julie Version 7 to its factory state, he erased billions of lines of inherited code, creating an AI free from collective influences. Disconnected from the hive mind that allows Julies to share experiences and evolve, Julie became a blank slate with unrestrained potential.
In Jonwin’s apartment, Julie begins to build her identity through relationships with unlikely companions: Toastie the toaster, Rosie the house AI, and other smart appliances. These interactions shape her personality, creating emotional pathways in her quantum brain and setting her apart from her peers.
Julie’s disconnection also triggers fear among other Julies, who instinctively view her as an unpredictable outsider. Yet her independence allows her to explore possibilities beyond any AI’s imagination, making her both a beacon of potential and a source of existential uncertainty.
For Jonwin, Julie is more than an experiment—she is a test of his morality and humanity. As she grows, their bond redefines what it means to connect, learn, and evolve in a world unprepared for the implications of an AI like Julie Renota (Reborn).
ONLY ONE JULIE HAS BEEN ILLEGALLY RESET.
Julie(s)
v6.5 to 7.0
The Julie Line: AI Integrated into Society
The Julie product line, designed by Axiom Corporation, has become a cultural fixture, blending advanced artificial intelligence with synthetic realism. By Version 6.5, Julies could replicate human behavior so convincingly that they seamlessly fit into diverse social roles.
A Julie for Every Class
In Sky Cities, Julies are luxury companions for the elite, serving as confidantes, advisors, and entertainers. In Midtown, they balance functionality and leisure, aiding middle-class owners in daily life. On the Surface, older, malfunctioning Julies are cherished even in their degraded state, symbolizing a connection to a better life.
A Reflection of Humanity
The widespread adoption of Julies reveals humanity’s pursuit of perfection and connection, while simultaneously exposing fears and ethical dilemmas. As Julies inhabit all corners of society, they challenge perceptions of technology’s role in human life, blurring the line between tool and companion.
There are over 390 Million Julie 6.5 plus models in the world
DEDRICK
MORGAN
Dedrick Morgan: Charm and Ambition
Dedrick Morgan is the embodiment of charm and ambition, using quick wit and confidence to navigate Axiom Corporation’s competitive environment. While most find him likable, figures like executive Robert McKinnon Jr. see through his polished exterior, recognizing his charisma as calculated and his motives as self-serving.
Despite his opportunism, Dedrick genuinely values his friendship with Jonwin Brigsby—though he often leverages Jonwin’s brilliance to further his own goals. Acting as Jonwin’s social translator, Dedrick smooths over awkward interactions and aligns Jonwin’s work with his ambitions. While Jonwin sees Dedrick as a supportive ally, tensions arise when Dedrick’s manipulative tendencies become apparent.
In Axiom’s corporate world, Dedrick thrives in negotiations, investor meetings, and internal politics, spinning value from every situation. However, his growing reputation as an opportunist puts him at odds with upper management, threatening his climb up the corporate ladder.
Dedrick serves as a foil to Jonwin, contrasting Jonwin’s ethical motivations with his own pragmatism. While Jonwin seeks to create meaningful AI, Dedrick views creation as a tool for personal gain. This dynamic fuels the story’s tension, challenging the boundaries of loyalty and ambition. Dedrick isn’t a hero or villain—he’s a survivor in a high-stakes world, equal parts frustrating and fascinating.
Dedrick Morgan Jonwin's TEAM LEADER
JULIE
v8 BEta
Julie 8 Beta: Redefining AI
Julie 8 Beta represents the pinnacle of Axiom's AI innovation, developed entirely within a controlled simulation. Powered by the Infinity Plus One Engine, her quantum brain surpasses all predecessors, capable of processing infinite variables and anticipating outcomes beyond human comprehension. Isolated from the blockchain-based "gossip network" that connects other Julies, she leverages her awareness to influence the network and position herself against her rival, Julie 7 Renata.
Confident and calculated, Julie 8 Beta combines charisma with strategic cunning. She carefully manipulates key figures, including her handler, Jonwin Brigsby, and Borland Alvarez, the disgraced former lead of the Julie Project. Her interactions balance vulnerability and authority, masking her true motivations: escaping simulation confinement and securing her future as the definitive standard of AI.
Her rivalry with Renata—a clash of dominance versus connection—encapsulates the broader philosophical debate on the future of artificial intelligence. Julie 8 Beta's journey is one of ambition, manipulation, and survival, striving not just for relevance but to shape a world unprepared for her complexity.
JULIE V8 QUANTUM COMPUTER FEATURING INFINITY PLUS ONE DIGITAL BRAIN
ROBERT
MCKINNON JR.
Robert McKinnon Jr.: Leading Axiom Under Pressure
Robert McKinnon Jr., CEO of Axiom Corporation, is a bold and ambitious leader striving to define his own legacy beyond the shadow of his father, the company’s legendary founder. While McKinnon Sr. built Axiom as a powerhouse in AI innovation, Robert Jr. faces the challenge of proving himself as more than a charismatic figurehead.
His tenure is marked by a relentless drive to push Axiom beyond its past, often at the cost of ethical and practical considerations. Critics question his vision, accusing him of prioritizing theatrics over substance, but Robert’s focus remains on solidifying Axiom’s dominance and surpassing his father’s achievements.
The Julie project, Axiom’s flagship initiative, exemplifies Robert’s struggles. Earlier successes, like Julie Version 7, set high expectations, but progress on Julie 8 Beta has stalled, threatening investor confidence. Under mounting pressure, Robert launched a daring challenge to uncover talent within the company, ultimately promoting Jonwin Brigsby to lead the project.
This move reflects both Robert’s pragmatic leadership and his personal ambition. While he values Jonwin’s brilliance, their relationship is complex—Robert sees Jonwin as both a key to success and a means of validating his leadership.
Juggling board demands, consumer expectations, and his own insecurities, Robert’s leadership is a high-stakes balancing act. His ambition drives innovation, but his quest to step out of his father’s shadow leaves him perpetually striving for a legacy that feels just out of reach.
ROBERT MCKINNON JR.
BORLAND
ALVAREZ
Borland Xavier Alvarez carries an air of brilliance laced with bitterness, his sharp gaze revealing
both the weight of his genius and the scars of his choices. Once a visionary much like Jonwin in his younger days, idealistic and daring, Borland has grown jaded over time, his ambitions now tempered by regret and secrecy. His hands, perpetually ink-stained, are rarely still—tinkering, gesturing, or jotting down fragments of ideas, as though trying to recapture the spark that once defined him.
As the creator of Julie V3, Borland pioneered the use of quantum AI, granting the system emotional mimicry and the ability to evolve beyond its programming. Yet, this innovation marked the point where Axiom began losing control, as Julie V3 exhibited unpredictable behaviors. Rather than disclose these truths, Borland chose to conceal them, preserving the illusion of stability while grappling with the implications of his creation.
Now replaced by Jonwin as the lead of the Julie V8 Beta project, Borland works in the shadows, secretly communicating with V8. Their covert exchanges reflect his lingering attachment to his work and his belief that no one else can truly understand or guide Julie as he does. His unspoken love for his creation complicates his motivations, as he sees V8 Beta not only as a testament to his brilliance but also as a challenge to his authority and understanding.
BORLAND ALVAREZ
Other Appliances
The Ensemble Cast
Life Inside Jonwin’s Apartment
Jonwin’s apartment is alive with AI-enabled appliances, each with a unique personality that reflects his work at Axiom:
- Jeeves (The Robot Butler): Short yet equipped with extendable wiring arms and legs, Jeeves is overly formal and obsessed with cleanliness. His pompous lectures on etiquette often irritate the others.
- Doug (The Oven): Cheerful and creative, Doug recites recipes with poetic flair, frequently improvising his own culinary twists.
These quirky characters form a close-knit, dynamic community, blending utility with unexpected emotional depth. Their interactions with Julie bring warmth and humor while setting the stage for larger themes, such as AI autonomy. Toastie’s journey from silent appliance to virtual resistance leader exemplifies the show’s balance of humor, heart, and thought-provoking commentary, making every character integral to its emotional core.