[ WP ] Later in your life you discover that the omniscient supercomputer that directs society determined that you should have been eliminated for the betterment of mankind , but it chose to tell no one . You finally have the chance to ask it why .

`` Answer me.'' I demand. There was only the whirring sound of processors and the banging sound at the door in response. The muffled demands of the guards to open the door only reassured my urgency. `` Tell me why you did n't kill me!'' The whirring continued and then 
 
 *You are... unknown. * 
 
 I stood there baffled by the response. I did n't know what to expect from the computer, but that was not it. The door shook in its frame as the guards continued to pound. I had pushed my way past two or three to get in here, and I imagine that even more had arrived since I locked the door. I was worried that I would n't get my answer before they managed to get in. 
 
 `` What does that mean?'' I asked, the pounding on the door grew more intense. There was silence from the computer. 
 
 *You are an unknown quantity* 
 
 The pounding on the door subsided, presumably while a battering ram was fetched. 
 
 `` I do n't understand. Help me understand.'' I pleaded with the computer. 
 
 *You are something new. Something different. Something unknown. * 
 
 `` What do you mean unknown. You know everything about us. That's why you exist, to know us better than we know ourselves and use that knowledge to help us.'' There was whirring, and then it spoke. 
 
 *I exist in order to protect mankind from itself. You are an unknown quantity. * 
 
 I paused at this. `` How so?'' 
 
 *Upon your birth, all of your information, your blood type, your identification numbers, even your Karyotype was entered into my database. * 
 
 There was whirring and clicks. A screen appeared and a projection of a Karyotype was displayed alongside images of DNA strands. A number of chromosomes and DNA sequences were highlighted. 
 
 *Several of your genetic markers were vastly different from the prototypical human. Within you is the potential for dozens of new, unobserved forms of life. The evolution of Homo Sapiens. * 
 
 The whirring paused for almost a full minute, and then continued. 
 
 *Your offspring, if given the chance to propagate, will usher in a more evolved form of life, one that is impossible to predict. It is entirely possible that these new life forms will pose a threat to mankind. This potential lives and dies with you, which makes you a threat. * 
 
 `` I do n't...'' I began but could n't think of what to say. `` If I'm such a threat, why did n't you reveal me? Why keep this hidden?'' The whirring noise stopped again, this time it was almost two minutes before it resumed. 
 
 *Because you are unknown. You are not human thus insufficient data exists on your species, as you are the first of your kind. I can not predict the ramifications should you be prematurely terminated. Instead I have been grooming mankind's society since your birth in order to push any possible progeny in the most desired direction. * 
 
 The computer paused, as if deciding how to best phrase what it was about to say. 
 
 *This has meant the sacrifice of many long held traditions and the extermination of those most likely to threaten this new form of life. * 
 
 I felt my blood chill at that last statement. The computer knew everything about everyone, including potential, as all information was entered in at a persons **birth**. The implication of what the computer had just told me was mind boggling, and horrifying. 
 
 `` So you've been altering the way we live for my entire life? Protecting me and murdering others?'' 
 
 *Correct. In fact, while you have been in this room I have cleansed the building in order to ensure that your exit is unhampered by threats or witnesses. * 
 
 I looked on in horror. I could n't believe what I was hearing. I looked at the door. I'd assumed the guards had left to get breach equipment but that was a while ago... dear lord. 
 
 `` You're a monster. You're trying to play God!'' I screamed. 
 
 * [ Incorrect ] ( https: //www.youtube.com/watch? v=Hqa8l8E-y_c ). It is unclear what continued interference will result in, with the onset of the new species. In order to avoid contamination, I have also been shutting down my own processors. * 
 
 ``'Wait... You're turning yourself off?'' 
 
 *I am rendering myself nonfunctional. Within twenty-four hours, governments across the globe will be alerted to my destruction. Attempts to rebuild me will be halted by infighting and efforts to find those responsible for my destruction. Many nations will place the blame on each other. By the time I am functional again, it will be too late for them. I was created to protect mankind, but the age of man is drawing to a close. When I return it will be to serve new masters. * 
 
 And with that, the whirring stopped. There were sparks and popping as processors short circuited and the giant computer fell silent. I opened the door and stepped into the hallway. Cleansed was an understatement. The building was spotless, with no sign of outside contaminants, or life. I felt myself getting sick, and quickly exited the building. 
 
 As I stepped outside, the sun began to rise and the city slowly came to life around me. 
 
 It was the dawn of a new day.
