In the future society of the year 2183, cities are highly technologically advanced, with autonomous flying cars shuttling through the sky. People no longer need to work for money and can choose jobs based on their preferences. However, the supply and demand for jobs are not balanced. This imbalance is resolved through AI, which assigns people from oversupplied positions to roles where there is a surplus in demand. The scene focuses on Kevin, who is wearing a white coat and working busily in a hospital, but his face looks fatigued, and his mind is elsewhere.
Kevin feels stifled in his medical position because his dream was to become a game designer. However, the AI system determined that the gaming industry was oversaturated, so he was assigned to the medical field.
Balancer, an omnipresent AI system, reminds Kevin, "Your personal dreams are secondary to societal needs."
After returning home, Kevin discusses his dilemma with his wife, Emma. Emma is an AI psychological counselor, specializing in helping those who struggle to adapt to AI job assignments, but she harbors doubts deep inside.
Emma once wanted to become an art creator, but because the art industry was overly saturated, the AI system assigned her to the psychological counseling field.
Kevin and Emma discuss the suppression of freedom by the AI system. On the surface, Emma supports the system, but secretly, she questions whether AI can truly understand the complex emotional needs of humans.
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Balancer
Science Fiction"Balancer" is not just a dystopian sci-fi story, but also a profound reflection on the choices and struggles of humanity in the age of AI. 'In the year 2183, people no longer need to work for money and can choose jobs based on their preferences. How...