Stephen L. Burns

meat puppet n. 1	2018 S. L. Burns Mission Accomplished in Analog Science Fiction & Fact May–June 137/2 Our kind are either dying off, getting put in solitary on sedition charges, or being replaced by meat puppets. I think we’re some of the last holdouts.
robotically adv. 1	2012 S. L. Burns Follow-Up in Analog Science Fiction & Fact Apr. 63/2 ‘Listen, as your commander and friend I’m strongly suggesting that you call it a night. Head back to your quarters and grab some rack time. Call today a good day done and rest up for tomorrow.’ Sissy looked down at her tray, surprised to see that half the food on it was gone. Eaten robotically while they talked. Just call me Dr. Autopilot. ‘Sounds like a good idea.’