My name is Bibo and I have just completed the most complex computer that the 23rd century has ever imagined. This computer dubbed Dlorah will be responsible for many of the social aspects that govern the everyday lives of the nation’s inhabitants. I was hand picked by the leaders to design and build Dlorah, and almost immediately I had reservations.
I knew that having a computer with the capabilities of controlling the lives of up to 25 million inhabitants in a mega metro-plex would be dangerous. Dlorah will assign living compartments, employment, and social activities based on demographics and data.
As of now I am the lone person who can program, communicate, and control Dlorah, the nations leaders have given me six months to find and train an apprentice, so that someone else has the knowledge, in case of an emergency. The society is in fear that once Dlorah is deployed, their lives will be changed forever. I must say I too am fearful.
I must say that if Dlorah pans out the way I think it will, there will be no time for an apprentice, but it is nice to know that I alone might be able to terminate Dlorah, and put society's fears to rest.
Harold Thomas
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