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From the Microcosmicon, 18:

They show up at your door, armed.
“Have I done anything wrong?” you ask.
“Sir, the city’s population has dropped below critical level. You are required to supply the Municipal Authority with your semen.”
“Why me?”
“Your profile has been selected based on our genetic database.”

So you sigh, you follow them, you comply.
You realize now there’s a small being growing in an artificial womb, somewhere, who is like you.

One day, they show up again.
“Sir, the child is defective. Your genetic map contained some errors. You must follow us. I’m sorry, but it’s for public safety reasons.”

In the Public Interest

MQS

Creativity, Fiction

Artificially Generated Predictions Concerning the Most Likely Behavior of OneNet’s Netizens by RealValues, Inc.

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From the Microcosmicon, 11:

“At 12, problematic user IIX-P0-1287719 will make a controversial statement on a culturally sensitive topic.
At 13, users whose ID divides by three will gather to work themselves into fits of outrage over it.
At 14.45, even-numbered IDs will organize a parallel demonstration in favor of it.
Users whose ID fits both profiles will stay home and comment sarcastically, unless their ID divides by five as well, in which case they will engage in other social activities.
Likely topic: the wages of Xandal’uc workers (Probability: 78%)
Shall I start the production of merchandise for both sides?”
RealValues’ manager smiled.
“Ok.”

An AI predicts the future for RealValue, Inc.

MQS