[ WP ] Everyone on earth has a networked A.I . that will give them small suggestions on what actions they can take to benefit humanity . For some reason , no matter what you do , yours tells you to `` Just stay home today . ''

*'' Just stay home today. `` * 
 
 Olliver's hand holding the spoon stopped mid-way through putting the cereal in his mouth. He looked at the cheerful labrador retriever A.I. on the wall. `` That's it?'' 
 
 *'' Yes. `` * The dog assented, wagging its tail. *'' Stay home today, Olly. `` * 
 
 `` Well... alright then, Laplace.'' Olliver shrugged and turned to his cereal again. `` I'll just come straight back after work today. Maybe catch up on some TV series.'' 
 
 *'' No. `` * Said the A.I., shaking its virtual dog-like head. *'' Do not go to work. Just stay home today. `` * 
 
 Well, that was getting weird. `` Uhh... any particular reason? Should I board the house? Is there a storm coming?'' Usually that would be the first thing the A.I. would warn him about, however. 
 
 *'' No need. Feel free to keep the windows open. `` * Laplace said patiently. *'' Just stay home today. `` * 
 
 `` Well... I got ta call work then-'' 
 
 *'' I have already done that. It was going to be an easy day for you, so some co-workers will be doing your assignments without greatly impeding them. `` * 
 
 `` Well... alright then. Staying home is going to bring a few problems at work.'' Olliver knew how the A.I.'s thought process works, but it still paid to ask it these questions. `` Is staying home going to help the world more that it would be a net sum overall, Laplace?'' 
 
 *'' Correct. `` * 
 
 `` Well, alright then. Thanks Laplace.'' 
 
 It was weird, but Olliver did n't complain - he just got a day off courtesy of his own A.I.. Without changing out of his pajamas he went to watch some shows on TV, shutting out the lights to create a small cinema view. After about three hours binge-watching however he got tired and went to his computer to play some games. Stopping briefly only to eat lunch he kept at it for four hours before getting tired as well. It was now midafternoon and Olliver decided to take the A.I.'s suggestion and opened the windows. 
 
 It was a beautiful day. The sun was shining and a soft breeze was blowing, refreshing Olliver as he observed the neighborhood from the windowsill. A few kids were outside playing ball, which surprised him as that was not an unusual sight. The kids waved at him and Olliver waved back. Olliver observed a gardener work his neighbor's tree under the sun and offered the man a glass of water, realizing it was n't strictly breaking the suggestion of the A.I.. The gardener gratefully thanked him and even did some small talk before going back to hacking off some extra branches. Against all odds Olliver stayed at the windowsill for a few more hours, talking to a few neighbors and enjoying the beautiful day. 
 
 Eventually he got up and went to his kitchen for dinner. Olliver turned himself on and wagged its tail. *'' Had a good day, Olliver? `` * 
 
 `` Yeah.'' He nodded, pouring some juice into a glass. `` Laplace? Are you sure this helped the world in some fashion? I do n't feel like I made a difference.'' 
 
 *'' Absolutely. `` * 
 
 `` Care to explain?'' 
 
 *'' You stayed home and relaxed. `` * 
 
 `` I do n't think I follow, Laplace.'' 
 
 The picture of a dog wagged its tail. *'' You have been under quite a bit of stress as of late, Olliver. Many problems at work, your friends have been getting busier and busier, your girlfriend is out of town for a few more days. You would leave and possibly get irritated at others. In doing so you would cause perhaps a few of them to get irritated, which would would cause a chain reaction that would negatively impact possibly hundreds of others. However, in staying home you took an unexpected day out, you helped someone whose job is grueling manual labor, had a talk with neighbors that until a few hours ago you did n't even remember their names, and simply improved your mood greatly. When you go to work tomorrow, your good mood will reflect onto others, which might make them feel better about the day and spread this goodwill to hundreds of others. `` * 
 
 Olliver ate his sandwich in silence as he heard that. `` Well Laplace, whatever you say. I hope you do n't mind if I say I want you to schedule a technician to see if you do n't have any bugs just in case.'' 
 
 *'' Scheduled. Have a pleasant evening Olliver. `` *
