The year 2100 - (1)

“Sign up now! Embrace a bright future 50 years from now, just as you are today!”
“A better life is waiting for you!”
“With just a short nap, join us in a future free of disease and economic disparity!”

Nowadays, advertisements like these are everywhere—on TV, the internet, and in the news. Celebrities and politicians alike are endorsing these messages, and people are filled with hope.

But in truth, there’s been nothing to be hopeful about lately. The climate crisis is worsening, leaving many homeless, injured, or dead. Unknown infectious diseases are spreading, taking countless lives.

Yet, people—especially those with wealth and power—seem to only want more. They take more, hoard more, and never speak for the greater good.

Then, one day, Athos Tech—the wealthiest tech company in the world—launched a massive campaign, announcing an innovative service. They called it a project to save humanity.

Athos Tech had long been seen as the pinnacle of greed. The company dominated the global humanoid AI robot market, claiming not to develop military robots but secretly selling them to terrorist groups. For Athos Tech, anything was fair game if it meant profit. Through lobbying, it wielded more influence than most countries.

One day, its CEO, Carrion Malone, shocked the world by declaring he had become a new man. He announced he would live like Marvel’s Tony Stark, using technology and innovation for the good of humanity.

No one knew why or how he had changed, but people in despair hailed him as a hero and cheered him on.

In a presentation reminiscent of Steve Jobs’ iconic style, Malone unveiled his vision, stunning everyone.

The Presentation

“I know what the world thinks of me. I will not deny my past.
I am deeply repentant and remorseful.
As a gesture of apology, I—
I want to take responsibility for the future of humanity!
We have developed a cryogenic sleep device capable of preserving humans for extended periods.
Let me introduce you to the F-123 Capsule.”

People were baffled. How could cryogenic sleep save humanity?

“We plan to preserve half of humanity safely in these capsules for 50 years.”

The murmuring in the crowd grew louder. But Carrion Malone, without hesitation, continued confidently.

“Yes, this means reducing Earth’s population by half in an instant. We aim to mass-produce billions of these F-123 units within the next two years. In addition, we are building secure shelters across the globe to protect them.
To overcome the climate catastrophe and rampant diseases we face today, we need time. Diseases that are incurable now may not be incurable in 50 years. The current climate crisis may naturally resolve if we halve the global population, allowing Earth’s resilience to restore the environment to its original state.”

Initially puzzled, the audience soon found themselves captivated by his sharp tone and confident gaze. Their confusion gave way to trust, erupting in thunderous applause.

On that day, Carrion Malone transformed from the epitome of corporate greed into humanity’s savior.