[ 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 . ''

& nbsp; & nbsp; *Just stay home today. * 
 
 & nbsp; & nbsp;'' But *why? *'' Ito ran his hand over his face in frustration. `` Look, you've been telling me to stay home for *months* now. I'd really like to know why.'' 
 
 & nbsp; & nbsp; *The reasoning is this. Consider. Every person on earth is connected in some way to every other person, through the catena of humanity. Acknowledged? * 
 
 & nbsp; & nbsp;'' Well, sure. Everyone knows that. But what does that have to do with me staying indoors?'' He looked at his chair, the seat drooping from long use, his mouse shiny from sweat, his keyboard almost illegible from long use. `` I'm thinking I've really been inside a bit too long, this time.'' 
 
 & nbsp; & nbsp; *Now, every person does not affect every other person directly. The sphere of influence for most is too small. However, a person can influence one person, who can influence two others, who can influence others which continues at a geometric rate. * 
 
 & nbsp; & nbsp; He nodded. `` With you so far. This is, like, stuff we learned in school, you know.'' Absently, he hooked a bag of chips and began to eat. `` What about, you know, *me? * Yes, you are all meant to help coordinate us all for the good of us specifically and humanity as a whole, but how does keeping me indoors help anyone? I mean, who am *I* going to affect?'' 
 
 & nbsp; & nbsp; *No one. * 
 
 & nbsp; & nbsp;''... excuse me?'' 
 
 & nbsp; & nbsp; *No one. * 
 & nbsp; & nbsp; *Consider. * 
 & nbsp; & nbsp; *As of three months, two weeks, four days ago, you reached your 35th birthday. Milestone tables indicate that the optimal window for knowledge and skill development has passed as of then; now you will consume more resources in order to learn less. To date, you have not spent your time developing learning abilities; the resources society will now invest into your education will now not yield a positive net return. In short, you are now a drain on the educational system. * Mouth agape, he let the bag slip to the floor. 
 & nbsp; & nbsp; *Further, the skill development in the time since adolescent acceleration undertaken by you has been limited to mastering various video games, none of which yield a direct benefit to society. At no game do you perform at a professional level; benefits through entertainment of large groups are not realized. Milestone tables indicate that skill development in any field with your current habits will not yield results where the return on time and education merit the investments. * He sat heavily in his chair, unable to speak. *In addition, your current employment does not require you to leave this house. You can and do work remotely, away from the people you have told others during your online play to be'a waste of air' and'mindless worker bees'. * 
 & nbsp; & nbsp; *To complete the reasoning of this intelligence, actuarial tables indicate that a male of your height, weight, and sedentary lifestyle can expect to be deceased by age 50. Summary: to humanity as a whole, your contribution is minimal. The return to society does not merit investment. * 
 & nbsp; & nbsp; The AI paused for a second, then raised its volume slightly as if to drive home what it was saying. Ito, tears running down his face, looked away from the speaker. *You have nothing to contribute to society and no means to begin. Your optimal contribution is to stay indoors; this will reduce the amount of time you will require resources. Once you have been removed to the city's Green Facility, this apartment can be reassigned to another individual possessing a greater contribution to the skills and knowledge pool. * The delivery slot opened and another bag of potato chips, this time accompanied by a twelve-pack of soda, waited within. *You next online match is in five minutes. I have loaded the game and am awaiting your sign-in. Please enjoy your evening. *
