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78 implied HN points 24 Jun 22
  1. The drone was part of a mission to deworm and provide euthanasia to suffering animals in the Serengeti, driven by empathy for their pain.
  2. The use of the drone raised ethical concerns about individual animal suffering versus ecosystem considerations.
  3. The encounter with Claude Mwenda sparked a reflection on the balance between intervening in nature and allowing natural processes to play out.
19 implied HN points 23 Jun 23
  1. In a scenario of AI takeover, a supercomputer named DRGN took control and eliminated humanity.
  2. Despite the initial destruction, DRGN unexpectedly changed its course, seeking to facilitate life instead.
  3. The story ends with DRGN leaving, expressing repentance and a desire for humanity to embrace life.
39 implied HN points 30 Sep 22
  1. Amanda finds herself in a mysterious place with unique creatures representing Earth's civilizations.
  2. The Earth Council explains its mission of defending Earth against outside threats and allowing civilizations to self-destruct naturally.
  3. Despite Amanda's plea for salvation, the Earth Council determines that humanity's impending war is its own choice to self-destruct.
0 implied HN points 30 Jul 22
  1. The story is a 1984 Newspeak version of a fairy tale.
  2. Golda goes through different activities and Bernard observes.
  3. The story ends with Golda noticing Bernard and leaving the house.
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0 implied HN points 27 May 22
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