James Zollern is a science fiction author whose work explores artificial intelligence and the human cost of technological systems. His debut novel, The Protocol Experiment, blends near-future speculation alongside themes of grief, accountability and ethical responsibility in an increasingly automated world. He writes thoughtfully about first contact with extraterrestrials and the consequences of systems designed without accountability. The first book is a quiet, near-future story favoring restraint and questions. His work is influenced by ethics, systems theory, and a character-driven story.