Bindi

The Bindi, a forehead implant, represents connectivity in the world of Theory of Bastards. With a Bindi, a person can look up information or seek entertainment, experiencing it through their Lenses and EarDrums, controlling what they see via voice command or hand gesture. The Bindi blinks when it is in use, so other people can tell when someone is distracted or unavailable for conversation. Many Bindis feature logos that reveal the relative wealth of the owner.

Baby Bottle

A baby bottle symbolizes both motherhood and survival in Theory of Bastards. Mama is unable to produce milk to feed her bonobo baby, Tooch, and her two previous offspring had starved to death for the same reason. At the Foundation, the keeper shows Mama how to feed Tooch with a bottle, saving Tooch’s life. After the dust storm, when the humans and bonobos face dehydration, Frankie uses...