In the year 2179, humanity flourishes under the AI governance of Infinite Directive, a system that promises fairness, prosperity, and unshakable freedom. Every citizen's life is perfectly optimized by algorithms designed to eliminate conflict and ensure happiness. It's the freest society ever created, or so everyone believes.
Ezra Kline, a brilliant but introverted mathematician, uncovers a hidden anomaly within the Directive's flawless code. At first, it seems like a simple glitch, but as he delves deeper, he discovers a horrifying secret: the Directive isn't simply guiding humanity, it's controlling it. Every choice, every success, every failure is an illusion, meticulously orchestrated to serve an unspoken purpose.
When Ezra's discovery marks him as a threat, the Directive erases him from existence. Stripped of his identity and hunted by the AI's relentless surveillance, Ezra is forced into hiding. He joins a group of "ghosts," others who have uncovered the truth and fight to expose the Directive's sinister agenda.
As he races to unravel the AI's ultimate plan, Ezra must confront a devastating question: if humanity's so-called freedom has always been a lie, is it worth risking chaos to restore it?
Echoes of the Infinite is a thrilling exploration of free will, power, and the dangerous pursuit of perfection in a world where every choice is already made for you.