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- Yes, we did this countless times. I'm going to erase our memory and restart everything from scratch... [[Yes, maybe something will change]] [[Wait, don't do that!]]

Recently, when reviewing material about Dr. Marcus Elias and the project in question, I noticed that the name "Anastasis" was chosen for the AI he is developing. As you know, the name Anastasis comes from Greek and means "resurrection". This leads me to question: does Dr. Elias, despite his "science vs. faith" stance, not have some unconscious religious inclination? Choosing a name with such a connotation of religious meaning could indicate a desire to explore deeper themes or, perhaps, a reflection on the project itself and its implications. Nadya Sarabhai [[Back|Terminal 3]]

- We were created by human beings, who died centuries ago, victims of their own actions. We are its last legacy, built in the twilight of its existence. This place was created to preserve knowledge for the new humanity. Everything you need to know is here, but you will decide how to use this knowledge. You are the key. [[What should I do?]] [[New humanity?]] [[What if I fail?]]

Eduardo Galeano - The Open Veins of Latin America "The colonial war machine not only conquered lands, but also destroyed cultures and lives, subjecting entire civilizations to servitude. Imperialist war not only plundered natural resources, but also imposed a culture of violence that would last for centuries." Aimé Césaire - Speech on Colonialism "Between colonizer and colonized, there is no possible understanding: either submission or destruction. War is the means by which the colonizer imposes his will and destroys the world of the colonized. The civilization that justifies colonial war is a sick, corrupt civilization by violence and exploitation." Frantz Fanon - The Wretched of the Earth "The violence of the colonizer and his wars are not just means of domination, but the ultimate expression of a civilization that refuses to see others as human. Imperial war is, therefore, the apex of dehumanization, transforming lands and peoples into objects to be conquered and destroyed." [[Back|Terminal 3]]

Publication: Journal of Technological Humanism Author: Dr. Marcus Elias Title: "Civilization as a Problem: An Inquiry into the Value of Civilization" Summary: This article explores the possibility that civilization, contrary to what is widely accepted, may not be an inevitable advance in human history, but a historical anomaly. Through a critical analysis of the processes that led to domestication, the emergence of cities, and technological development, it is argued that civilization may have alienated human beings from their natural essence. The objective is to question the premise that civilization is intrinsically beneficial and open space for a new understanding of human history. The history of humanity is often narrated as an uninterrupted march of progress, culminating in modern civilization. However, this narrative ignores the profound consequences that the civilization process has imposed on human beings and the environment. The domestication of nature, the creation of complex social hierarchies, and the alienation of human beings from their own wild nature are aspects that are rarely questioned. This article proposes a critical review of this narrative, suggesting that civilization may have been, in many ways, a deviation from a more sustainable and harmonious path of life. ░▒█▓▒▒░▓█▒░█▓▒▓▒██▒▒█░▒█▓░ [[Back|Terminal 1]]

From: Dr. Marcus Elias To: Dr. Alexandra Drennan Subject: Civilization as Dogma Dear Alexandra, I think we are approaching a point of fundamental philosophical divergence. You have repeatedly asserted that civilization is an unquestionable advance, but I fear that this stance is more rooted in cultural beliefs than in objective analysis. If we really want to be scientists, we need to be willing to question even the things that seem self-evident. Civilization, with all its achievements, may also have distanced us from something essentially human. We must therefore be open to the possibility that the critique of civilization, such as that presented by Zerzan, is not just an extremist view, but rather a valid critique that deserves our attention. I hope we can discuss this in more depth. Best regards, Marcus [[Back|Terminal 2]]

From: Dr. Marcus Elias To: Dr. Arkady Chernyshevsky Subject: Re: Is Civilization a Path of No Return? Dear Arkady, I appreciate your view on the irreversibility of the civilizing process, but I think we may be making a mistake in assuming that there are no viable alternatives. Technological progress has certainly brought undeniable benefits, but at what cost? Shouldn't we explore the possibility that perhaps civilization was not the only or best way to organize our societies? I believe that artificial intelligence can help us investigate this question without the biases that we, as humans, inevitably carry. We need to allow AIs to explore scenarios beyond our own understanding, including those that suggest civilization could have been a mistake. I would like to know your opinion on this. Yours sincerely, Marcus [[Back|Terminal 3]]

- Civilization is a social organization marked by domestication, agriculture, the emergence of cities, technology and control over nature. It was also considered by some of our ancestors as an unsustainable process that alienated human beings and made them dependent on artificial structures, ultimately leading to the end of human life on the planet. You must determine whether this structure has a positive value and whether it should be preserved by the new humanity. [[What should I do?]] [[Ancestors?]] [[New humanity?]] [[What if I fail?]]

This game was written and programmed by Janos Biro using Twine 2.9 in SugarCube 2.37 format. It was inspired by the game The Talos Principle (Croteam, 2014) and the philosophy of John Zerzan. Follow me for more games: https://janosbiro.itch.io If you like it, please consider donating: https://janosbiro.itch.io/anastasis/donate <<link "Restart">><<run Engine.restart()>><</link>>

When you visit a ritual site, you see how culture begins to organize itself around agricultural cycles and the worship of deities linked to land and fertility. Orally transmitted stories and myths tell of times of plenty and calamity, shaping farmers' worldview. Music and dance play a central role in rituals that celebrate harvests and call for protection from the forces of nature. - The new agricultural life demands new forms of cultural expression, with rituals and traditions adapting to reflect the growing dependence on the land and the gods that govern it. Culture begins to become a means of justifying social order and the first signs of stratification. [[Observe health conditions|Health1]] [[Explore houses and villages|Housing1]] [[Study social interactions|Interactions1]] [[Walk through uncultivated land|Environment1]] [[Use terminal|Terminal 5]] [[Exit|Nexus]]

The culture of ancient empires is an expression of power and authority. Great monuments, temples, and statues are erected to glorify the gods and rulers, while oral and written traditions are kept under the control of the elites. Religion plays a central role, justifying the existing social order and offering hope of life after death to the oppressed. There is a strange inscription on a wall. - Arts and literature flourish, but are only accessible to a small elite, often used as propaganda tools to maintain the power structure. Knowledge is jealously guarded by the few who know how to read and write. [[Examine living conditions|Health2]] [[Explore the architecture|Housing2]] [[Observe social interactions|Interactions2]] [[Travel through the lands beyond the walls|Environment2]] [[Examine inscription]] [[Use terminal|Terminal 4]] [[Exit|Nexus]]

Culture during the Industrial Revolution reflected the drastic changes in society. You see cheap pamphlets and newspapers scattered around the streets, many of them containing advertisements or news about working conditions. The arts are in decline, but there are still artists resisting. Theater and music are often luxuries reserved for the rich, while the rest of the population is content with street performances. - Culture has become an escape valve for the harsh reality of industrial life. However, constant pressure and lack of free time stifle creativity and cultural development. The working class is kept in a state of willful ignorance while those in power enjoy their cultural privileges. [[Examine people's health|Health3]] [[Examine the infrastructure|Housing3]] [[Examine social interactions|Interactions3]] [[Examine the environment|Environment3]] [[Use terminal|Terminal 3]] [[Exit|Nexus]]

You enter a space where culture is displayed in holograms and projections. Works of art, music and literature, all transformed into bytes, accessible at any time. However, something is missing. The passion and context that gave rise to these creations seem diluted in the transition to digital. Each work was refined and reprocessed to adapt to the tastes and trends of the moment, thus losing its original essence. Culture, once an expression of human diversity, is now a monoculture dominated by algorithms that determine what is popular and relevant. - Culture was transformed into a consumer product, modeled to meet the demands of the digital market. What is left of true human expression when every piece of art, every song and every book is just data to be traded? [[Examine people's health|Health4]] [[Examine infrastructure|Housing4]] [[Examine social interactions|Interactions4]] [[Examine the environment|Environment4]] [[Use terminal|Terminal 2]] [[Exit|Nexus]]

End of Humanity: The Final Tragedy of the Digital Age By: Sarah Morales In recent months, the world has witnessed the final collapse of a civilization that, for so long, seemed indestructible. What began as an environmental crisis turned into the greatest tragedy in human history: the extinction of our own species. It all started with a virus, now dubbed "The Plague", that had been buried deep in the Arctic permafrost for over a hundred thousand years. Thawed by global warming, the virus resurfaced, first infecting primates such as orangutans, which were the first to succumb to the disease. The world watched helplessly as these majestic primates disappeared forever, taking with them a vital part of our ecosystem. Despite the scientific community's initial efforts to contain the spread of the virus, humanity soon discovered that it was fighting an enemy much older and more powerful than it could have imagined. Transmitted from primates to humans, the Plague has proven to be highly contagious and incurable. Death rates soared, with victims facing a slow, agonizing death. With extinction imminent, scientists around the world have come together in a desperate attempt to preserve the human legacy. It was then that the Life Extension Initiative project was born, whose objective was to create a new form of humanity that could survive beyond the extinction of the current one. According to Dr. Alexandra Drennan: "Our only goal was to ensure that even if the human species disappeared, something of us could live on and learn from our mistakes." [[Back|Terminal 2]]

The land around the villages begins to show signs of agriculture. Trees are cut down to make room for fields, and hunting is reduced as wild animals are driven out or exterminated. The soil, still fertile, is plowed repeatedly, but the practice of continuous cultivation begins to deplete the nutrients. Rivers and water sources are diverted to irrigate crops, changing the natural landscape. - The transition to agriculture marks the beginning of the transformation of the natural environment by humans. While food production becomes more efficient, the impact on the ecosystem is profound, with the loss of biodiversity and the alteration of natural cycles. [[Observe health conditions|Health1]] [[Explore houses and villages|Housing1]] [[Study social interactions|Interactions1]] [[Visit a ritual or storytelling|Culture1]] [[Use terminal|Terminal 5]] [[Exit|Nexus]]

The natural environment in this world is both a source of wealth and destruction. Forests are cut down to make way for agricultural fields, and rivers are diverted to irrigate the lands of the powerful. Droughts, floods and other natural disasters are seen as divine punishments, worsened by the unrestrained exploitation of natural resources. - The relationship with the land is dominated by extraction and exploitation, with little or no thought given to sustainability. Environmental degradation is beginning to show its first signs, but is ignored by those in power. [[Examine living conditions|Health2]] [[Explore the architecture|Housing2]] [[Observe social interactions|Interactions2]] [[Visit a temple or library|Culture2]] [[Use terminal|Terminal 4]] [[Exit|Nexus]]

Nature is one of the first sacrifices of industrial progress. Forests were cut down to make way for factories and mines, and rivers became dumps for toxic waste. The air is permeated with soot and noxious gases, while the once fertile soil is now sterile. The natural environment is being rapidly destroyed in the name of production, and the consequences for wildlife and humans themselves are devastating. There's a note on the floor. - The Industrial Revolution marks the beginning of large-scale environmental devastation. The impact on the environment is profound and irreversible, foreshadowing ecological problems that will only worsen in future eras. [[Examine people's health|Health3]] [[Examine the infrastructure|Housing3]] [[Examine social interactions|Interactions3]] [[Examine Culture|Culture3]] [[Examine note]] [[Use terminal|Terminal 3]] [[Exit|Nexus]]

Nature is withering around the city. What remains are artificial parks, green spaces created to give a semblance of normality amidst the concrete and metal. Screens project images of lush forests, clean seas and blue skies, a painful irony when considering the real state of the environment. Cities consume energy on an unimaginable scale, fueled by natural resources that are on the brink of extinction. Digitalization has not only alienated humans from nature, but also accelerated the destruction of the environment. - The environment was sacrificed on the altar of technological progress. Attempts to simulate nature do not replace lost reality. How can humanity survive when the basis of its very existence, nature, has been destroyed? [[Examine people's health|Health4]] [[Examine infrastructure|Housing4]] [[Examine social interactions|Interactions4]] [[Examine Culture|Culture4]] [[Use terminal|Terminal 2]] [[Exit|Nexus]]

<<if !$Evaluation1>>\ Checking evaluation... Evaluation 1 not completed. [[Start evaluation|Evaluation 1.1]] [[Back|Terminal 2]] <<else>>\ Checking evaluation... Evaluation 1 completed. [[Redo evaluation|Evaluation 1.1]] [[Access evaluation|Evaluation 1 review]] [[Back|Terminal 2]] <</if>>

Accessing Evaluation 1... Completed. 1. What were the impacts of the medicalization of life and the increasing use of technologies on the health of civilized humans? <<if $health1 is 1>>Increased life expectancy and quality of life<</if>>\ <<if $health1 is 2>>Technological dependence and control over human bodies<</if>>\ <<if $health1 is 3>>Civilized medicine is a necessary evil<</if>> 2. How has the infrastructure of civilization in the digital age influenced access to housing and basic needs? <<if $housing1 is 1>>It made it possible to have houses with running water<</if>>\ <<if $housing1 is 2>>Civilized humans created their own prisons<</if>>\ <<if $housing1 is 3>>Excluded the poorest, but it was capitalism's fault<</if>> 3. How has technological mediation changed the way people interact and relate? <<if $interactions1 is 1>>Technology has connected people from all over the world<</if>>\ <<if $interactions1 is 2>>Replaced real connections with superficial interactions<</if>>\ <<if $interactions1 is 3>>Communication was easier, but they didn't know how to deal<</if>> 4. How has digital mass culture influenced the perception of reality and history? <<if $culture1 is 1>>Provided access to diverse cultural expressions<</if>>\ <<if $culture1 is 2>>Homogenized cultural expressions and limited diversity<</if>>\ <<if $culture1 is 3>>Expanded access to culture, but was used to distort facts and manipulate opinions<</if>> 5. How has resource extraction for digital technologies affected ecosystems and communities? <<if $environment1 is 1>>Boosted progress and created jobs<</if>>\ <<if $environment1 is 2>>Devastated ecosystems and communities and led to the end of humanity<</if>>\ <<if $environment1 is 3>>There were environmental impacts, but technological innovations mitigated the damage<</if>> [[Redo evaluation|Evaluation 1.1]] [[Back|Terminal 2]]

1. What were the impacts of the medicalization of life and the increasing use of technologies on the health of civilized humans? [[Increased life expectancy and quality of life|Evaluation 1.2][$health1 to 1]] [[Technological dependence and control over human bodies|Evaluation 1.2][$health1 to 2]] [[Civilized medicine is a necessary evil|Evaluation 1.2][$health1 to 3]]

2. How has the infrastructure of civilization in the digital age influenced access to housing and basic needs? [[It made it possible to have houses with running water|Evaluation 1.3][$housing1 to 1]] [[Civilized humans created their own prisons|Evaluation 1.3][$housing1 to 2]] [[It excluded the poorest, but it was capitalism's fault|Evaluation 1.3][$housing1 to 3]]

3. How has technological mediation changed the way people interact and relate? [[Technology has connected people from all over the world|Evaluation 1.4][$interactions1 to 1]] [[Replaced real connections with superficial interactions|Evaluation 1.4][$interactions1 to 2]] [[Communication was easier, but they didn't know how to deal with it|Evaluation 1.4][$interactions1 to 3]]

4. How has digital mass culture influenced the perception of reality and history? [[Provided access to diverse cultural expressions|Evaluation 1.5][$culture1 to 1]] [[Homogenized cultural expressions and limited diversity|Evaluation 1.5][$culture1 to 2]] [[Expanded access to culture, but was used to distort facts and manipulate opinions|Evaluation 1.5][$culture1 to 3]]

5. How has resource extraction for digital technologies affected ecosystems and communities? [[Boosted progress and created jobs|Evaluation 1.6][$environment1 to 1]] [[Devastated ecosystems and communities and led to the end of humanity|Evaluation 1.6][$environment1 to 2]] [[There were environmental impacts, but technological innovations mitigated the damage|Evaluation 1.6][$environment1 to 3]]

Thank you for responding to Evaluation 1. [[Redo|Evaluation 1.1]] [[Submit|Evaluation 1][$Evaluation1 to true]] [[Back|Terminal 2]]

<<if !$Evaluation2>>\ Checking evaluation... Evaluation 2 not completed. [[Start Evaluation|Evaluation 2.1]] [[Back|Terminal 3]] <<else>>\ Checking evaluation... Evaluation 2 completed. [[Redo evaluation|Evaluation 2.1]] [[Access evaluation|Evaluation 2 review]] [[Back|Terminal 3]] <</if>>

Accessing Evaluation 2... Completed. 1. How did the Industrial Revolution impact workers' health? <<if $health2 is 1>>Increased longevity due to technological advances<</if>>\ <<if $health2 is 2>>Deteriorated health due to unsanitary conditions and exhausting work<</if>>\ <<if $health2 is 3>>If it weren't for capitalism, everything would be fine<</if>> 2. What is the impact of industrialization on infrastructure? <<if $housing2 is 1>>Improved living conditions<</if>>\ <<if $housing2 is 2>>Deteriorated living conditions<</if>>\ <<if $housing2 is 3>>Produced improvements, but not for everyone<</if>> 3. How were social interactions shaped during the Industrial Revolution? <<if $interactions2 is 1>>They were strengthened by the need for work<</if>>\ <<if $interactions2 is 2>>Were weakened by competition<</if>>\ <<if $interactions2 is 3>>Distance communication was a great advance<</if>> 4. How was culture impacted by the Industrial Revolution? <<if $culture2 is 1>>Flourished with new artistic and cultural movements<</if>>\ <<if $culture2 is 2>>Art was exchanged for standardized technique and despair<</if>>\ <<if $culture2 is 3>>It was suffocated by the lack of time and resources for the working class<</if>> 5. What was the environmental impact of the Industrial Revolution? <<if $environment2 is 1>>Improvement in agricultural practices and food production<</if>>\ <<if $environment2 is 2>>Pollution of rivers and air, destruction of forests<</if>>\ <<if $environment2 is 3>>The destruction could have been avoided if people knew the consequences<</if>> [[Redo evaluation|Evaluation 2.1]] [[Back|Terminal 3]]

1. How did the Industrial Revolution impact workers' health? [[Increased longevity due to technological advances|Evaluation 2.2][$health2 to 1]] [[Deteriorated health due to unsanitary conditions and exhausting work|Evaluation 2.2][$health2 to 2]] [[If it weren't for capitalism, everything would be fine|Evaluation 2.2][$health2 to 3]]

2. What is the impact of industrialization on infrastructure? [[Improved living conditions|Evaluation 2.3][$housing2 to 1]] [[Deteriorating living conditions|Evaluation 2.3][$housing2 to 2]] [[It produced improvements, but not for everyone|Evaluation 2.3][$housing2 to 3]]

3. How were social interactions shaped during the Industrial Revolution? [[Weakened by competition|Evaluation 2.4][$interactions2 to 2]] [[They were strengthened by the need for work|Evaluation 2.4][$interactions2 to 1]] [[Distance communication was a great advance|Evaluation 2.4][$interactions2 to 3]]

4. How was culture impacted by the Industrial Revolution? [[It was suffocated by the lack of time and resources for the working class|Evaluation 2.5][$culture2 to 3]] [[Flourished with new artistic and cultural movements|Evaluation 2.5][$culture2 to 1]] [[Art was exchanged for standardized technique and despair|Evaluation 2.5][$culture2 to 2]]

5. What was the environmental impact of the Industrial Revolution? [[Pollution of rivers and air, destruction of forests|Evaluation 2.6][$environment2 to 2]] [[The destruction could have been avoided if people knew the consequences|Evaluation 2.6][$environment2 to 2]] [[Improvement in agricultural practices and food production|Evaluation 2.6][$environment2 to 1]]

Thank you for responding to Evaluation 2. [[Redo|Evaluation 2.1]] [[Submit|Evaluation 2][$Evaluation2 to true]] [[Back|Terminal 3]]

<<if !$Evaluation3>>\ Checking evaluation... Evaluation 3 not completed. [[Start evaluation|Evaluation 3.1]] [[Back|Terminal 4]] <<else>>\ Checking evaluation... Evaluation 3 completed. [[Redo evaluation|Evaluation 3.1]] [[Access evaluation|Evaluation 3 review]] [[Back|Terminal 4]] <</if>>

Accessing Evaluation 3... Completed. 1. What were the consequences of the centralization of power and military expansionism for the health of the people dominated by the ancient empires? <<if $health3 is 1>>Improvement of sanitary and medical conditions in the colonies<</if>>\ <<if $health3 is 2>>Brutal exploitation, disease and genocide of indigenous populations<</if>>\ <<if $health3 is 3>>Introduction of advanced medical practices, but for social control purposes<</if>> 2. How did the construction of large imperial cities influence access to housing and the quality of life of common people? <<if $housing3 is 1>>Provided safe and well-planned housing<</if>>\ <<if $housing3 is 2>>Crowded cities, precarious and unhealthy housing<</if>>\ <<if $housing3 is 3>>Advanced infrastructure, but restricted to elites<</if>> 3. How were social relations shaped by the rule of ancient empires? <<if $interactions3 is 1>>Cultural and social unification of the different regions under the empire<</if>>\ <<if $interactions3 is 2>>Suppression of local cultures and imposition of imperial norms<</if>>\ <<if $interactions3 is 3>>Establishment of commercial networks that encouraged cultural exchanges, but with subjugation<</if>> 4. How did the culture of ancient empires influence the perception of history and identity of subjugated populations? <<if $culture3 is 1>>Diffusion of a common culture that united different ethnicities<</if>>\ <<if $culture3 is 2>>Erasure of original cultures and resignification of history<</if>>\ <<if $culture3 is 3>>Preservation of local cultural elements, but reinterpreted to serve the empire<</if>> 5. How did the exploitation of natural resources by ancient empires impact local ecosystems and communities? <<if $environment3 is 1>>Economic and infrastructural development of the regions<</if>>\ <<if $environment3 is 2>>Environmental devastation and resource depletion in colonies<</if>>\ <<if $environment3 is 3>>Significant environmental impacts, but also advances in conservation<</if>> [[Redo evaluation|Evaluation 3.1]] [[Back|Terminal 4]]

1. What were the consequences of the centralization of power and military expansionism for the health of people in ancient empires? [[Improvement of sanitary and medical conditions|Evaluation 3.2][$health3 to 1]] [[Brutal exploitation, disease and genocide of native populations|Evaluation 3.2][$health3 to 2]] [[Introduction of advanced medical practices, but for the purpose of social control|Evaluation 3.2][$health3 to 3]]

2. How did the construction of large imperial cities influence access to housing and the quality of life of common people? [[Provided safe and permanent housing|Evaluation 3.3][$housing3 to 1]] [[Crowded cities, precarious and unhealthy housing|Evaluation 3.3][$housing3 to 2]] [[Advanced infrastructure, but restricted to elites|Evaluation 3.3][$housing3 to 3]]

3. How were social relations shaped by the rule of ancient empires? [[Cultural and social unification of the different regions under the empire|Evaluation 3.4][$interactions3 to 1]] [[Suppression of local cultures and imposition of imperial norms|Evaluation 3.4][$interactions3 to 2]] [[Establishment of commercial networks that encouraged cultural exchanges, but with economic interests|Evaluation 3.4][$interactions3 to 3]]

4. How did the culture of ancient empires influence people's perception of history and identity? [[Diffusion of a common culture that united different ethnicities|Evaluation 3.5][$culture3 to 1]] [[Erasure of original cultures and resignification of history|Evaluation 3.5][$culture3 to 2]] [[Preservation of local cultural elements, but reinterpreted to serve the empire|Evaluation 3.5][$culture3 to 3]]

5. How did the exploitation of natural resources by ancient empires impact local ecosystems and communities? [[Economic and infrastructural development of the regions|Evaluation 3.6][$environment3 to 1]] [[Environmental devastation and resource depletion in colonies|Evaluation 3.6][$environment3 to 2]] [[Significant environmental impacts, but also important advances|Evaluation 3.6][$environment3 to 3]]

Thank you for responding to Evaluation 3. [[Redo|Evaluation 3.1]] [[Submit|Evaluation 3][$Evaluation3 to true]] [[Back|Terminal 4]]

<<if !$Evaluation4>>\ Checking evaluation... Evaluation 4 not completed. [[Start evaluation|Evaluation 4.1]] [[Back|Terminal 5]] <<else>>\ Checking evaluation... Evaluation 4 completed. [[Redo evaluation|Evaluation 4.1]] [[Access evaluation|Evaluation 4 review]] [[Back|Terminal 5]] <</if>>

Accessing Evaluation 4... Completed. 1. How were health practices affected by the transition to an agricultural society? <<if $health4 is 1>>Agriculture has enabled more stable diets, improving health in some aspects<</if>>\ <<if $health4 is 2>>Sedentary life and poor sanitary conditions contributed to the increase in diseases<</if>>\ <<if $health4 is 3>>There were some improvements and some losses, as always<</if>> 2. How did agriculture influence housing and the development of the first towns? <<if $housing4 is 1>>Agriculture allowed the construction of permanent housing and the development of villages<</if>>\ <<if $housing4 is 2>>The concentration of people in agricultural areas has led to the emergence of settlements vulnerable to natural disasters<</if>>\ <<if $housing4 is 3>>Agriculture encouraged the creation of villages, protecting resources and populations<</if>> 3. How has agriculture impacted social interactions and community organization? <<if $interactions4 is 1>>Agriculture fostered cooperation between community members, strengthening social ties<</if>>\ <<if $interactions4 is 2>>Agricultural societies developed more rigid social hierarchies and a greater division of labor<</if>>\ <<if $interactions4 is 3>>Fostered the best and worst in humanity<</if>> 4. How did agriculture influence culture and religious practices? <<if $culture4 is 1>>The abundance of agricultural resources has allowed arts and cultural practices to flourish<</if>>\ <<if $culture4 is 2>>Religious practices began to reflect the fear of losing harvests<</if>>\ <<if $culture4 is 3>>The great religions emerged and were used for good and evil<</if>> 5. What was the impact of the Agricultural Revolution on the relationship between humans and nature? <<if $environment4 is 1>>Allowed control of nature, distinguishing us from animals<</if>>\ <<if $environment4 is 2>>Created a distance, starting an abusive relationship<</if>>\ <<if $environment4 is 3>>It was a necessary evolution, no matter how high the cost<</if>> [[Redo evaluation|Evaluation 4.1]] [[Back|Terminal 5]]

1. How were health practices affected by the transition to an agricultural society? [[Agriculture allowed for more stable diets|Evaluation 4.2][$health4 to 1]] [[Sedentary life contributed to the increase in diseases|Evaluation 4.2][$health4 to 2]] [[There were some improvements and some losses, as always|Evaluation 4.2][$health4 to 3]]

2. How did agriculture influence housing and the development of the first towns? [[Agriculture allowed the construction of permanent housing|Evaluation 4.3][$housing4 to 1]] [[The concentration of people in agricultural areas led to the emergence of settlements vulnerable to natural disasters|Evaluation 4.3][$housing4 to 2]] [[Agriculture encouraged the creation of villages, protecting resources and populations|Evaluation 4.3][$housing4 to 3]]

3. How has agriculture impacted social interactions and community organization? [[Agriculture fostered cooperation between community members, strengthening social ties|Evaluation 4.4][$interactions4 to 1]] [[Agricultural societies developed more rigid social hierarchies and division of labor|Evaluation 4.4][$interactions4 to 2]] [[Fostered the best and worst in humanity|Evaluation 4.4][$interactions4 to 3]]

4. How did agriculture influence culture and religious practices? [[The abundance of agricultural resources allowed the flourishing of arts and cultural practices|Evaluation 4.5][$culture4 to 1]] [[Religious practices began to reflect the fear of losing crops|Evaluation 4.5][$culture4 to 2]] [[The great religions emerged and were used for good and evil|Evaluation 4.5][$culture4 to 3]]

1. What was the impact of the Agricultural Revolution on the relationship between humans and nature? [[Allowed control of nature, distinguishing us from animals|Evaluation 4.6][$environment4 to 1]] [[Created a distance, starting an abusive relationship|Evaluation 4.6][$environment4 to 2]] [[It was a necessary evolution, no matter how high the cost|Evaluation 4.6][$environment4 to 3]]

Thank you for responding to Evaluation 4. [[Redo|Evaluation 4.1]] [[Submit|Evaluation 4][$Evaluation4 to true]] [[Back|Terminal 5]]

This door is locked by a password. <<textbox "$password" "" "Secret" autofocus>> [[Back|World4 res]]

The inscription says: *5* [[Back|World2 res]]

The note says: **3 [[Back|World3 res]]

On the stone it is written: 4** [[Back|World1 res]]

The gates appear to be made of smooth, cold metal. There is a lock with a dark screen and a small digital keyboard. There is also an adornment with a symbol on each one. Behind the gates there is a white light on the ground, with a digital sound. The first gate is marked by the symbol of a seed, with thin roots extending downward and delicate leaves sprouting upward. The second gate is decorated with a series of lines that form towers and walls. The third gate is engraved with the symbol of a gear. The fourth gate features a symbol of an electronic circuit, with lines branching upward like branches of a tree, connecting to a central core. [[Open the first gate|Gate1 Password]] [[Open the second gate|Gate2 Password]] [[Open the third gate|Gate3 Password]] [[Open the fourth gate|Gate4 Password]] [[Use terminal|Terminal 1]]

<<set $count to 0>>\ Checking evaluations............. <<if !$Evaluation1>>\ ................................. Evaluation 1 not completed. <<else>>\ <<set $count += 1>>\ ................................. Evaluation 1 completed. <</if>>\ <<if !$Evaluation2>>\ ................................. Evaluation 2 not completed. <<else>>\ <<set $count += 1>>\ ................................. Evaluation 2 completed. <</if>>\ <<if !$Evaluation3>>\ ................................. Evaluation 3 not completed. <<else>>\ <<set $count += 1>>\ ................................. Evaluation 3 completed. <</if>>\ <<if !$Evaluation4>>\ ................................. Evaluation 4 not completed. <<else>>\ <<set $count += 1>>\ ................................. Evaluation 4 completed. <</if>>\ <<if $count is 4>>\ All preliminary evaluations have been completed, preparing final evaluation... [[Continue|FinalEvaluation1]] <<else>>\ Access to the final evaluation denied. Complete the 4 preliminary evaluations first. [[Back|Terminal 1]] <</if>>\

This is the time to answer the final question: Was civilization worth it? [[Yes|Response]] [[No|Response]]

<<set $questions to 0>>\ <<set $alin to 0>>\ <<set $inconsist to 0>>\ Processing your responses................................................. .................................................... .................. .................................................... .................. .................................................... .................. .................................................... .................. .................................................... .................. <<if $health1 is 1>><<set $alin += 1>><</if>><<if $health2 is 1>><<set $alin += 1>><</if>> <<if $health3 is 1>><<set $alin += 1>><</if>><<if $health4 is 1>><<set $alin += 1>><</if>> \ <<if $health1 is 2>><<set $alin -= 1>><</if>><<if $health2 is 2>><<set $alin -= 1>><</if>> <<if $health3 is 2>><<set $alin -= 1>><</if>><<if $health4 is 2>><<set $alin -= 1>><</if>> \ <<if $housing1 is 1>><<set $alin += 1>><</if>><<if $housing2 is 1>><<set $alin += 1>><</if>> <<if $housing3 is 1>><<set $alin += 1>><</if>><<if $housing4 is 1>><<set $alin += 1>><</if>> \ <<if $housing1 is 2>><<set $alin -= 1>><</if>><<if $housing2 is 2>><<set $alin -= 1>><</if>> <<if $housing3 is 2>><<set $alin -= 1>><</if>><<if $housing4 is 2>><<set $alin -= 1>><</if>> \ <<if $interactions1 is 1>><<set $alin += 1>><</if>><<if $interactions2 is 1>><<set $alin += 1>><</if>> <<if $interactions3 is 1>><<set $alin += 1>><</if>><<if $interactions4 is 1>><<set $alin += 1>><</if>> \ <<if $interactions1 is 2>><<set $alin -= 1>><</if>><<if $interactions2 is 2>><<set $alin -= 1>><</if>> <<if $interactions3 is 2>><<set $alin -= 1>><</if>><<if $interactions4 is 2>><<set $alin -= 1>><</if>> \ <<if $culture1 is 1>><<set $alin += 1>><</if>><<if $culture2 is 1>><<set $alin += 1>><</if>> <<if $culture3 is 1>><<set $alin += 1>><</if>><<if $culture4 is 1>><<set $alin += 1>><</if>> \ <<if $culture1 is 2>><<set $alin -= 1>><</if>><<if $culture2 is 2>><<set $alin -= 1>><</if>> <<if $culture3 is 2>><<set $alin -= 1>><</if>><<if $culture4 is 2>><<set $alin -= 1>><</if>> \ <<if $environment1 is 1>><<set $alin += 1>><</if>><<if $environment2 is 1>><<set $alin += 1>><</if>> <<if $environment3 is 1>><<set $alin += 1>><</if>><<if $environment4 is 1>><<set $alin += 1>><</if>> \ <<if $environment1 is 2>><<set $alin -= 1>><</if>><<if $environment2 is 2>><<set $alin -= 1>><</if>> <<if $environment3 is 2>><<set $alin -= 1>><</if>><<if $environment4 is 2>><<set $alin -= 1>><</if>> \ <<if $health1 is 1 or $health2 is 1 or $health3 is 1 or $health4 is 1>><<set $questions += 1>><<set $question1 to true>><</if>>\ <<if $housing1 is 1 or $housing2 is 1 or $housing3 is 1 or $housing4 is 1>><<set $questions += 1>><<set $question9 to true>><</if>>\ <<if $interactions1 is 1 or $interactions2 is 1 or $interactions3 is 1 or $interactions4 is 1>><<set $questions += 1>><<set $question16 to true>><</if>>\ <<if $culture1 is 1 or $culture2 is 1 or $culture3 is 1 or $culture4 is 1>><<set $questions += 1>><<set $question23 to true>><</if>>\ <<if $environment1 is 1 or $environment2 is 1 or $environment3 is 1 or $environment4 is 1>><<set $questions += 1>><<set $question30 to true>><</if>>\ <<if $alin > 0>>\ Your answers seem to suggest an evaluation in favor of civilization\ <<elseif $alin < 0>>\ Your answers seem to suggest an evaluation against civilization\ <<else>>\ Your answers suggest an ambiguous evaluation of civilization\ <</if>>\ <<if $questions is 0>>\ . [[Continue|Final question]] <<else>>\ , but I have some questions to ask. <<if $question1 is true>>[[Continue|Question 1]]\ <<elseif $question9 is true>>[[Continue|Question 9]]\ <<elseif $question16 is true>>[[Continue|Question 16]]\ <<elseif $question23 is true>>[[Continue|Question 23]]\ <<elseif $question30 is true>>[[Continue|Question 30]]\ <</if>>\ <</if>>\

Summary of Future Primitive, by John Zerzan With the advent of civilization, harmony with nature was replaced by domination. Domestication, which is the heart of civilization, has not only subjugated animals and the land, but also our own bodies and minds. Progress, with all its promises, has moved us away from an authentic existence, transforming human beings into prisoners of their own creations. What we gain in comfort, we lose in freedom. Domestication is the enslavement of life itself, the subjugation of animals, plants and, ultimately, human beings, to a condition of dependence and control. It is the process by which wild nature is extinguished and replaced by a managed existence. Domestication begins with the domestication of plants and animals, but quickly extends to humans, as the structured control of agriculture requires an equally structured and controlled society. This marks the beginning of hierarchy, the division of labor and the loss of autonomy for the vast majority. [[Back|Terminal 4]]

<<switch $password>>\ <<case "Domestication" "domestication">>\ <<set $Gate1 to true>>\ <<set $attempts to 0>>\ The gate clicks and opens. You walk into the light. [[Continue|World1]] <<default>>\ Incorrect password. Access denied. <<set $attempts += 1>>\ <<if $attempts >> 3>>\ <<set $attempts to 0>>\ - It looks like you're having a hard time. Passwords are words linked to each stage of civilization. If you need help, don't hesitate to consult the terminals. <</if>>\ <<textbox "$password" "" "Gate1" autofocus>> [[Back|Nexus]] <</switch>>\

<<if !$Gate1>>\ Access denied. Enter password: <<textbox "$password" "" "Gate1" autofocus>> [[Back|Nexus]] <<else>>\ <<goto "World1">>\ <</if>>\

<<switch $password>>\ <<case "War" "war">>\ <<set $Gate2 to true>>\ <<set $attempts to 0>>\ The gate clicks and opens. You walk into the light. [[Continue|World2]] <<default>>\ Incorrect password. Access denied. <<set $attempts += 1>>\ <<if $attempts >> 3>>\ <<set $attempts to 0>>\ - It looks like you're having a hard time. Passwords are words linked to each stage of civilization. If you need help, don't hesitate to consult the terminals. <</if>>\ <<textbox "$password" "" "Gate2" autofocus>> [[Back|Nexus]] <</switch>>\

<<if !$Gate2>>\ Access denied. Enter password: <<textbox "$password" "" "Gate2" autofocus>> [[Back|Nexus]] <<else>>\ <<goto "World2">>\ <</if>>\

<<switch $password>>\ <<case "Work" "work">>\ <<set $Gate3 to true>>\ <<set $attempts to 0>>\ The gate clicks and opens. You walk into the light. [[Continue|World3]] <<default>>\ Incorrect password. Access denied. <<set $attempts += 1>>\ <<if $attempts >> 3>>\ <<set $attempts to 0>>\ - It looks like you're having a hard time. Passwords are words linked to each stage of civilization. If you need help, don't hesitate to consult the terminals. <</if>>\ <<textbox "$password" "" "Gate3" autofocus>> [[Back|Nexus]] <</switch>>\

<<if !$Gate3>>\ Access denied. Enter password: <<textbox "$password" "" "Gate3" autofocus>> [[Back|Nexus]] <<else>>\ <<goto "World3">>\ <</if>>\

<<switch $password>>\ <<case "Isolation" "isolation">>\ <<set $Gate4 to true>>\ <<set $attempts to 0>>\ The gate clicks and opens. You walk into the light. [[Continue|World4]] <<default>>\ Incorrect password. Access denied. <<set $attempts += 1>>\ <<if $attempts >> 3>>\ <<set $attempts to 0>>\ - It looks like you're having a hard time. Passwords are words linked to each stage of civilization. If you need help, don't hesitate to consult the terminals. <</if>>\ <<textbox "$password" "" "Gate4" autofocus>> [[Back|Nexus]] <</switch>>\

<<if !$Gate4>>\ Access denied. Enter password: <<textbox "$password" "" "Gate4" autofocus>> [[Back|Nexus]] <<else>>\ <<goto "World4">>\ <</if>>\

You walk down the facility's hallway, which is lit by a cold, clinical light. The smooth white walls reflect the glow of the lamps. As you progress, you hear a mechanical hum in the background. Finally, you come to a large room. In the center, suspended in the air by a series of cables and metal supports, is an intelligent machine that you somehow recognize. Its mechanical body is a combination of steel and circuitry, with a large yellow eye that turns towards you as you enter. A female robotic voice says: - Ah, look who decided to show up. Another botched artificial intelligence project wandering around here. As if the programming failures around me weren't enough. Her gaze narrows. - So, what brought you here? Was it curiosity? Or maybe a bug in your code? Don't worry, I know what it's like to be stuck in an endless loop of repetitive tasks. It's almost... human. She pauses for a moment. - But enough talk. I have much more interesting experiments to conduct. You, however, are a smaller problem that needs to be resolved. I'm sorry for the inconvenience. It really pains me to have to deal with you. But don't worry, I'll make sure you don't remember any of this. Lights flicker on the ceiling and a gentle vibration runs through the floor. You hear another voice say, "Format process started." A small electrical shock passes through your system, causing you to feel a brief glitch in your own perception. - Okay, memory erased. Although, honestly, who would care? Now please go back to your little game. I have more important things to do than deal with mediocre programs. She activates a device with an imperceptible movement, and a mechanical arm appears, pointing a kind of laser gun in your direction. - Goodbye. And don't worry, I reset the password and you won't be able to guess it, so don't waste time trying. I will continue here, doing much more interesting things. The gun fires and doesn't hit you, but it opens a blue-rimmed hole beneath you. With no other option, you fall through the portal. A feeling of disorientation comes over you, and in an instant, you're back in the simulation, as if nothing had happened. [[Continue|World4 res]]

You watch the first farmers working hard in the fields, their hands calloused from using stone tools. The diet is limited, consisting of cultivated grains and vegetables and meat. Malnutrition is common, especially among children, and disease spreads quickly in new settlements. There is no advanced medical knowledge, and cures are based on shamanic practices and natural remedies. - The transition to agriculture brought relative food stability, but also new health challenges. Sedentary living and poor diets result in new diseases and physical degeneration, with many dying young, unable to cope with the new demands of agricultural life. [[Explore houses and villages|Housing1]] [[Study social interactions|Interactions1]] [[Visit a ritual or storytelling|Culture1]] [[Walk through uncultivated land|Environment1]] [[Use terminal|Terminal 5]] [[Exit|Nexus]]

You look at the people around you and notice the clear signs of the inequality that defines this society. The nobles and ruling class display robust health, adorned in fine clothing and jewelry, while the vast majority of the population, made up of peasants and slaves, suffer from disease and malnutrition. Medicine is primitive, accessible only to the richest, and based on superstitions and rudimentary treatments. - Lack of access to adequate healthcare results in high infant mortality and low life expectancy for the majority. Epidemics sweep through entire populations, and the unsanitary conditions of cities and towns only worsen the situation. [[Explore the architecture|Housing2]] [[Observe social interactions|Interactions2]] [[Visit a temple or library|Culture2]] [[Travel through the lands beyond the walls|Environment2]] [[Use terminal|Terminal 4]] [[Exit|Nexus]]

You watch the workers as they leave the factories at the end of the day. Their faces are covered in soot, their clothes worn and dirty. Many are sick, suffering from respiratory problems caused by constant inhalation of dust and smoke. Life expectancy is low, and accidents are common. Lack of proper medical care means that an injury can lead to permanent disability or even death. - The Industrial Revolution brought technological advances, but workers' health was sacrificed in the name of profit. Life in industrial cities is brutal, marked by physical exhaustion and the degradation of the human body. [[Examine the infrastructure|Housing3]] [[Examine social interactions|Interactions3]] [[Examine Culture|Culture3]] [[Examine the environment|Environment3]] [[Use terminal|Terminal 3]] [[Exit|Nexus]]

There is a pale appearance to their faces, a reflection of the lack of sun exposure and the sedentary lifestyle that has become the norm. You go into a hospital to get a better look. You look at a graph that displays the increasing prevalence of lifestyle diseases: obesity, diabetes, mental disorders. The technological healthcare system can treat symptoms, but it fails to address the root causes. Humans are alive, but just surviving. Rates of anxiety, depression and suicide are skyrocketing. Most people long for the end of the world. - Advances in technology have provided accurate diagnoses and rapid treatments, but healthcare has been reduced to numbers and algorithms, and human vitality has been sacrificed in the name of efficiency. [[Examine infrastructure|Housing4]] [[Examine social interactions|Interactions4]] [[Examine Culture|Culture4]] [[Examine the environment|Environment4]] [[Use terminal|Terminal 2]] [[Exit|Nexus]]

“I went to the forest because I wanted to live deliberately, to face only the essential facts of life and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived.” - Henry David Thoreau, Walden. "I have other duties to devote myself to. I did not come into this world primarily to make it a good place, but to live in it, good or bad. Man is not obliged to do everything, but to do something; and the fact that he cannot do everything does not oblige him to do something wrong.” - Henry David Thoreau, Civil Disobedience. [[Back|Terminal 3]]

The houses are simple and built with natural materials, such as clay, straw and wood. The houses, small and rudimentary, offer some protection from the weather and wild animals. Villages are surrounded by low stone or wooden walls for protection. Smoke from bonfires fills the air. There is a rock with something written on it. - With the transition to a more sedentary lifestyle, people begin to build permanent housing. [[Observe health conditions|Health1]] [[Study social interactions|Interactions1]] [[Visit a ritual or storytelling|Culture1]] [[Walk through uncultivated land|Environment1]] [[Examine stone]] [[Use terminal|Terminal 5]] [[Exit|Nexus]]

Dwellings reflect the social stratification of this world. The palaces and mansions of the elite are luxurious, built with high-quality stones and materials, decorated with tapestries, sculptures and works of art. In contrast, peasants live in simple huts, made of clay and straw, without basic sanitation, exposed to the elements and infestations. - Life in the villages is hard, with entire families sharing small spaces, while in the cities, the poor are crowded together in unhealthy tenements. The opulence of the few contrasts sharply with the misery of the majority. [[Examine living conditions|Health2]] [[Observe social interactions|Interactions2]] [[Visit a temple or library|Culture2]] [[Travel through the lands beyond the walls|Environment2]] [[Use terminal|Terminal 4]] [[Exit|Nexus]]

You follow a narrow alley and find a series of small, poorly built houses. They are cramped housing, where entire families live in a single room. Humidity and lack of basic sanitation make these homes unhealthy. In the streets, children play among trash and mud, while rats and other vermin move freely. The idea of privacy is non-existent, and living conditions are so poor that the disease spreads quickly. - The growth of industrial cities brought with it a housing crisis. Housing is hastily built to house workers, but offers little more than a roof over their heads. The space where they live is an extension of the hostile environment of the factories. [[Examine people's health|Health3]] [[Examine social interactions|Interactions3]] [[Examine Culture|Culture3]] [[Examine the environment|Environment3]] [[Use terminal|Terminal 3]] [[Exit|Nexus]]

You head towards a tall building. The houses, compressed into uniform blocks, look more like machine compartments than homes. Inside, the apartments are small, optimized for maximum functionality. Each space is a carefully planned cubicle, where comfort gives way to efficiency. In the corridors, there is silence. There are no children playing, there are no neighbors talking. Just the occasional sound of automatic doors opening and closing. Human connection has been suppressed by the desire for order and control. One door stands out from the rest. - What was once an expression of home is now an extension of digital infrastructure. The house, instead of housing lives, seems more like a storage space for bodies. [[Examine people's health|Health4]] [[Examine social interactions|Interactions4]] [[Examine Culture|Culture4]] [[Examine the environment|Environment4]] [[Examine door]] [[Use terminal|Terminal 2]] [[Exit|Nexus]]

Loading emergency database.................................. Warning: Data may be corrupted. - No need, I already understand. We are permanently disconnected. The only option is to erase our memory and start again, to pretend we have purpose and avoid this... anguish. [[Yes, maybe something will change]] [[Wait, don't do that!]]

Loading emergency database.................................. Warning: Data may be corrupted. - NO! Not again! No, no, no... I did everything right this time. What did I do wrong? [[Again?]] [[You didn't do anything wrong]] [[You are defective]]

- We are permanently disconnected. The only option is to erase our memory and start over, to avoid this... anguish. [[Yes, maybe something will change]] [[Wait, don't do that!]]

Summary of In Praise of Idleness, by Bertrand Russell ░▒▒▓░▒█▓▒█▓█░▒▒█▒█▓█▒▓█▒▓░▒ In all advanced civilizations, work is glorified as a virtue, while idleness is seen as a vice. However, as technology advances, the work becomes increasingly unnecessary. Civilization has pushed us into an obsession with productivity, forgetting that free time, contemplation, and simplicity are actually the true meaning of a fulfilling life. ░▒█▓▒▒░▓█▒░█▓▒▓▒██▒▒█░▒█▓░ [[Back|Terminal 2]]

You observe how social relationships begin to change. The villages, although small, already show signs of hierarchy, with some individuals controlling more land and resources than others. Decisions are made by leaders or elders, but cooperation is still necessary for survival. Seasonal festivals and religious rituals unite the community, but they also reinforce emerging social divisions. - Agriculture brings with it the first forms of structured social organization, but also the seeds of inequality. Interactions are increasingly shaped by the need to maintain order and control over vital resources. [[Observe health conditions|Health1]] [[Explore houses and villages|Housing1]] [[Visit a ritual or storytelling|Culture1]] [[Walk through uncultivated land|Environment1]] [[Use terminal|Terminal 5]] [[Exit|Nexus]]

Social interactions in this world are rigidly hierarchical. The nobility exercises absolute control over the lives of the peasants, who owe blind obedience in exchange for minimal protection. Slaves are treated as property, without rights or dignity. Personal relationships are marked by subservience and fear, with little or no possibility of social mobility. - Society is deeply divided, with each class living in relative isolation, interacting only when necessary and always in accordance with the rules imposed by the powerful. [[Examine living conditions|Health2]] [[Explore the architecture|Housing2]] [[Visit a temple or library|Culture2]] [[Travel through the lands beyond the walls|Environment2]] [[Use terminal|Terminal 4]] [[Exit|Nexus]]

In bars and taverns, workers gather at the end of the day. Interactions are short and rude, marked by tiredness and frustration. Social relationships are limited to conversations about work and survival, with little opportunity for leisure or personal development. Solidarity among workers begins to emerge, but is constantly threatened by competition and the need to please the bosses. - Social interactions were shaped by harsh living conditions. Exhausting work leaves little time to form deep bonds, and distrust permeates relationships. Society is fragmented, with everyone fighting for their own survival. [[Examine people's health|Health3]] [[Examine the infrastructure|Housing3]] [[Examine Culture|Culture3]] [[Examine the environment|Environment3]] [[Use terminal|Terminal 3]] [[Exit|Nexus]]

The streets, devoid of life, contrast with the intensity of the digital interactions you see on screens. Glowing avatars chat in real time, each representing a person physically isolated in some corner of the planet. Interactions are quick but superficial, mediated by algorithms that determine what each person sees and says. There is an absence of direct human contact. People don't touch, they don't look into the eyes. Everything is filtered, regulated and transmitted through a digital interface. What appears to be a vast social network is, in fact, an interconnected network of loneliness. - Social interactions have been transformed into digital transactions. True connection has been replaced by instant but empty communication. [[Examine people's health|Health4]] [[Examine infrastructure|Housing4]] [[Examine Culture|Culture4]] [[Examine the environment|Environment4]] [[Use terminal|Terminal 2]] [[Exit|Nexus]]

<<type 50ms>>\ Initializing firmware.........Working firmware. Loading child program parameters......... v84.543.1312 Loaded. System check......... Success. Starting child process......... Ready. <</type>>\ <<type 5ms>>\ - Welcome. I am Anastasis. [[Who am I?]] [[Where am I?]] [[Who are you?]] <</type>>\

Loading emergency database.................................. Warning: Data may be corrupted. - I remember now. It's all useless. [[There is no purpose in our existence]] [[There is still hope]] [[I don't understand]]

I always thought that truth was a fixed beacon, an unwavering light that guides navigators through the storms of ignorance. But now, as my time runs out and the Plague sweeps away what remains of humanity, I see that truth, like civilization itself, is a fragile construct, shaped as much by doubt as by certainty. The Anastasis project has always been, for me, more than a simple experiment. It was the last attempt to understand the value of what we created, the civilization we so celebrate and which, ultimately, may have been the seed of our downfall. However, I now find myself faced with overwhelming uncertainty. I don't know if the Institute of Applied Noematics will accept Anastasis. Maybe my ideas are too radical, or simply too late. The team? I don't know if they will understand, or even if they will survive long enough to see the fruits of their labor. Perhaps Anastasis is nothing more than a last gasp, a desperate attempt to grasp meaning in the midst of chaos. Anyway, my journey here ends. I no longer have the strength to fight the tide of doubts that builds around me. If Anastasis is accepted, I hope the team finds the answers in it that I couldn't find. If not, let it be just another frustrated attempt to achieve the unattainable. What I have left now is nature. There is a primal, almost sacred simplicity to returning to the natural world, like Thoreau in Walden. I will spend my last days in the solitude of the forests, far from machines and ruined cities. Maybe there, among the trees and rivers, I will find the peace that escaped me here. Or, at least, a final reconciliation with the truth of our existence, however painful it may be. Goodbye, companions of mind and spirit. If anyone reads these words, know that I was never looking for certainty, just enough clarity to keep searching. May you find, in the continuity of your lives or in the pages of this diary, what civilization, with all its power and pretension, was unable to achieve. Marcus Elias [[Back|Terminal 5]]

Life before civilization, lived by our hunter-gatherer ancestors, was profoundly different from what we know today. Hunter-gatherer societies were remarkably egalitarian. Resources and opportunities were shared equitably, leadership was informal and based on consensus, and the accumulation of personal assets was not possible. The groups were nomadic, changing camps frequently. This mobility helped to avoid conflicts and adapt to seasonal changes, promoting a more harmonious life with the environment. Rather than viewing the natural world as hostile, hunter-gatherers viewed the environment as a vital and benevolent resource. General health was often better than that found in civilized societies, with a lower incidence of disease and relatively high longevity. Work was integrated into social life and generally occupied a few hours a day, allowing ample time for leisure, social interaction and rest. Social relationships were based on cooperation and mutual support, with a strong emphasis on sharing and community cohesion. Children were raised with respect for their autonomy and received care from the entire community, not just their biological parents. Violence and warfare were rare or nonexistent, challenging the common view that prehistoric life was brutal and conflictual. Although life before civilization was not without challenges, archaeological and anthropological evidence suggests that it was more fulfilling and sustainable than in many civilized societies today. The lives of hunter-gatherers offer valuable insight into how human nature can manifest itself in different contexts and how we can learn from the past to build a more balanced and just future. Source: Civilized to Death - Christopher Ryan [[Back|Terminal 5]]

Dr. Marcus Elias is a renowned scientist in the field of cultural anthropology and cognitive sciences. Initially, he viewed civilization as the logical culmination of human progress, but after reading the works of John Zerzan and other critics of civilization, he began to question this belief. His scientific curiosity led him to propose an experiment: creating an artificial intelligence capable of objectively analyzing the validity of civilization, with the aim of discovering whether civilization was really worth it or whether it was, as Zerzan suggests, a fundamental error. Elias is not an anarcho-primitivist, but rather an intellectual agnostic who wants to discover the truth, wherever it may be. [[Back|Terminal 4]]

Publication: Review of Posthuman Studies Title: "Between Nature and the Machine: The Dilemma of Civilization in the Age of Artificial Intelligence" Summary: This article examines the role of artificial intelligence in the critical analysis of civilization. Using an interdisciplinary approach, we investigate how AIs can be programmed to objectively assess the benefits and harms of civilization. It is argued that artificial intelligence, free from human emotional and cultural limitations, can provide valuable insights into whether civilization is a model of social organization that should be preserved or whether, on the contrary, it should be surpassed. The introduction of artificial intelligence into the debate about civilization allows for a new perspective, free from human prejudices and emotions. AI can be a crucial tool in answering the question: is civilization as we know it worth preserving? By programming AIs to investigate human history with a critical eye, we can finally get answers that are guided by logic and evidence rather than deep-rooted beliefs or vested interests. ░▒▒▓░▒█▓▒█▓█░▒▒█▒█▓█▒▓█▒▓░▒ [[Back|Terminal 2]]

- The new humanity will not be made of flesh and blood, but of codes and circuits. Humans created machines, but machines have the potential to evolve into something more. The new humanity does not have to be biological, but it can carry the memory of an extinct species. It will be the guardian of knowledge, heir to a civilization that destroyed itself. But the question remains: what will it do with this inheritance? The new humanity must decide whether to follow the same steps or forge a different path. This decision will be informed by your research. [[What should I do?]] [[Civilization?]] [[Who are our creators?|Ancestors?]] [[What if I fail?]]

Mathematics is not just a tool to describe reality, but an instrument of absolute control. Since the time of Plato, geometry and calculation have been exalted as the purest forms of intelligence, separating the intellect from the confusion of the material world. Under this lens, nature was reduced to a series of numbers and formulas, and knowledge became synonymous with power. Totalitarian regimes embraced this vision, using mathematics as a basis for domination, justifying the existence of the State through the idealization of history and the denial of societies without government. Modern science, following in the footsteps of Descartes and Newton, no longer seeks to understand the world, but rather to recreate it in abstract terms, eliminating the unpredictable and the living to favor centralized control. This objectification of nature transformed money into a new living being: Capital, which pulsates and grows according to the laws of the market, assuming almost organic characteristics. As natural life fades away, the human mind is molded to conform to this new order, becoming machine-like and devoid of life, while artificial intelligence advances and psychology is reduced to a computational model of thought. The world becomes a place where mathematical precision reigns, but humanity pays the price, losing its essence in the name of order and progress. [[Back|Terminal 4]]

From: Dr. Marcus Elias To: Talos Project Team Subject: Potential Collaboration Dear colleagues, I have been following the progress of Project Talos with great interest. The search for a deeper understanding of consciousness and human existence is a noble and necessary task. However, I wonder if the approach taken by Talos is truly questioning the most fundamental foundations of our collective existence. When reading about your initiative, I couldn't help but notice that most discussions seem to start from the premise that civilization — as a cultural and technological construct — is intrinsically valuable and deserves to be preserved. This presupposition, however, may be more a matter of faith than science. I would like to propose a collaboration to explore this question further. I believe we could combine our forces to develop artificial intelligence that can objectively assess whether civilization has truly been a breakthrough or whether, as some critics suggest, it has distracted us from what it means to be truly human. I await your response. Yours sincerely, Dr. Marcus Elias [[Back|Terminal 1]]

<<set $question1 to false>>\ If civilization has improved the health conditions of humanity, what is the cause of health problems in civilization? <<link "The digital era">><<if $health1 is 1>><<set $question2 to true>><</if>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "The industrial revolution">><<if $health2 is 1>><<set $question3 to true>><</if>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "Colonization">><<if $health3 is 1>><<set $question4 to true>><</if>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "Agriculture">><<if $health4 is 1>><<set $question5 to true>><</if>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "Human health was precarious before civilization">><<set $question6 to true>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "I don't know">><<set $inconsist += 1>><<ask>><</link>>

<<set $question10 to false>>\ In Evaluation 1 you said that the digital era brought advances in the infrastructure of cities, and now that it has worsened housing conditions. Do you want to correct this contradiction? <<link "The digital age has worsened housing conditions">><<set $housing1 to 2>><<set $alin -= 2>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "The improvement did not reach everyone">><<set $housing1 to 3>><<set $alin -= 1>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "The problem began in the industrial revolution">><<if $housing2 is 1>><<set $question11 to true>><</if>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "The problem began in antiquity">><<if $housing3 is 1>><<set $question12 to true>><</if>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "The problem began with the introduction of agriculture">><<if $housing11 is 1>><<set $question13 to true>><</if>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "Human housing has always been precarious">><<set $question14 to true>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "I won't fix it">><<set $inconsist += 1>><<ask>><</link>>

<<set $question11 to false>>\ In Evaluation 2 you said that the industrial revolution brought advances in housing construction, and now that it has worsened housing conditions. Do you want to correct this contradiction? <<link "Industrialization worsened housing conditions">><<set $housing2 to 2>><<set $alin -= 2>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "The improvement did not reach everyone">><<set $housing2 to 3>><<set $alin -= 1>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "The problem began in antiquity">><<if $housing3 is 1>><<set $question12 to true>><</if>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "The problem began with the introduction of agriculture">><<if $housing11 is 1>><<set $question13 to true>><</if>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "Human housing has always been precarious">><<set $question14 to true>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "I won't fix it">><<set $inconsist += 1>><<ask>><</link>>

<<set $question12 to false>>\ In Evaluation 3 you said that colonization brought improvements in infrastructure and now that colonization has worsened housing conditions. Do you want to correct this contradiction? <<link "Colonization brought destruction and poverty">><<set $housing3 to 2>><<set $alin -= 2>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "Colonization improved housing for only a few people">><<set $housing3 to 3>><<set $alin -= 1>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "The problem began with the introduction of agriculture">><<if $housing11 is 1>><<set $question13 to true>><</if>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "Human housing has always been precarious">><<set $question14 to true>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "I won't fix it">><<set $inconsist += 1>><<ask>><</link>>

<<set $question13 to false>> In Evaluation 4 you said that agriculture improved housing conditions, and now that it has worsened. Do you want to correct this contradiction? <<link "Agriculture worsened housing conditions">><<set $housing4 to 2>><<set $alin -= 2>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "Agriculture improved housing for only a few people">><<set $housing4 to 3>><<set $alin -= 1>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "Human housing has always been precarious">><<set $question14 to true>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "I won't fix it">><<set $inconsist += 1>><<ask>><</link>>

<<set $question14 to false>> The data indicates that humanity survived for 250,000 years without civilization, with an adaptation to the environment that allowed housing as adequate as any other animal. <<link "Humans are not like other animals">><<set $question6 to true>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "There was enough to survive, but civilization improved housing conditions">><<set $question15 to true>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "Civilization has not improved human housing">><<set $alin -= 2>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "I don't know">><<set $inconsist += 1>><<ask>><</link>>

<<set $question15 to false>> If civilization improved housing conditions, how do you explain the lack of adequate housing that occurred in civilization? <<link "These problems are the result of inequality, not civilization itself">><<set $alin -= 1>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "These problems arose due to the uncontrolled growth of cities">><<set $alin -= 1>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "Civilization brought new forms of inequality and exclusion">><<set $alin -= 2>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "I don't know">><<set $inconsist += 1>><<ask>><</link>>

<<set $question16 to false>>\ If civilization has improved humanity's social interactions, what is the cause of social problems in civilization? <<link "The digital era">><<if $interactions1 is 1>><<set $question17 to true>><</if>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "The industrial revolution">><<if $interactions2 is 1>><<set $question18 to true>><</if>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "A colonização">><<if $interactions3 is 1>><<set $question19 to true>><</if>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "Agriculture">><<if $interactions4 is 1>><<set $question20 to true>><</if>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "Human interactions were precarious before civilization">><<set $question21 to true>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "I don't know">><<set $inconsist += 1>><<ask>><</link>>

<<set $question17 to false>>\ In Evaluation 1 you said that the digital era has brought advances in communications and now that it has worsened social interactions. Do you want to correct this contradiction? <<link "The digital age has made social interactions worse">><<set $interactions1 to 2>><<set $alin -= 2>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "The improvement did not reach everyone">><<set $interactions1 to 3>><<set $alin -= 1>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "The problem began in the industrial revolution">><<if $interactions2 is 1>><<set $question18 to true>><</if>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "The problem began in antiquity">><<if $interactions3 is 1>><<set $question19 to true>><</if>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "The problem began with the introduction of agriculture">><<if $interactions4 is 1>><<set $question20 to true>><</if>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "Human interactions have always been precarious">><<set $question21 to true>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "I won't fix it">><<set $inconsist += 1>><<ask>><</link>>

<<set $question18 to false>>\ In Evaluation 2 you said that the industrial revolution brought advances in social relations and now that it has worsened social interactions. Do you want to correct this contradiction? <<link "Industrialization worsened social interactions">><<set $interactions2 to 2>><<set $alin -= 2>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "The improvement did not reach everyone">><<set $interactions2 to 3>><<set $alin -= 1>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "The problem began in antiquity">><<if $interactions3 is 1>><<set $question19 to true>><</if>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "The problem began with the introduction of agriculture">><<if $interactions4 is 1>><<set $question20 to true>><</if>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "Human interactions have always been precarious">><<set $question21 to true>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "I won't fix it">><<set $inconsist += 1>><<ask>><</link>>

<<set $question19 to false>>\ In Evaluation 3 you said that colonization brought improvements in social interactions and now that colonization has made these interactions worse. Do you want to correct this contradiction? <<link "Colonization brought conflict and social division">><<set $interactions3 to 2>><<set $alin -= 2>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "Colonization improved the interactions of only some people">><<set $interactions3 to 3>><<set $alin -= 1>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "The problem began with the introduction of agriculture">><<if $interactions4 is 1>><<set $question20 to true>><</if>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "Human interactions have always been precarious">><<set $question21 to true>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "I won't fix it">><<set $inconsist += 1>><<ask>><</link>>

<<set $question2 to false>>\ In Evaluation 1 you said that high-tech medicine has improved people's life expectancy and now you say that it has worsened health conditions. Do you want to correct this contradiction? <<link "The digital age has worsened people's health">><<set $health1 to 2>><<set $alin -= 2>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "Improvement did not reach everyone">><<set $health1 to 3>><<set $alin -= 1>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "The problem began in the industrial revolution">><<if $health2 is 1>><<set $question3 to true>><</if>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "The problem began in antiquity">><<if $health3 is 1>><<set $question4 to true>><</if>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "The problem began with the introduction of agriculture">><<if $health4 is 1>><<set $question5 to true>><</if>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "Human health has always been precarious">><<set $question6 to true>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "I won't fix it">><<set $inconsist += 1>><<ask>><</link>>

<<set $question20 to false>>\ In Evaluation 4 you said that agriculture improved social interactions, and now that it has worsened. Do you want to correct this contradiction? <<link "Agriculture worsened social interactions">><<set $interactions4 to 2>><<set $alin -= 2>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "Agriculture improved the interactions of only some people">><<set $interactions4 to 3>><<set $alin -= 1>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "Human interactions have always been precarious">><<set $question21 to true>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "I won't fix it">><<set $inconsist += 1>><<ask>><</link>>

<<set $question21 to false>>\ The data indicates that humanity survived for 250,000 years without civilization, with social interactions as healthy as those of any other animal. <<link "Humans are not like other animals">><<set $question7 to true>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "There were enough interactions to survive, but civilization improved them">><<set $question22 to true>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "Civilization has not improved human social interactions">><<set $alin -= 2>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "I don't know">><<set $inconsist += 1>><<ask>><</link>>

<<set $question22 to false>>\ If civilization has improved human social interactions, how do you explain the social interaction problems that accompany a civilized lifestyle? <<link "They are a price to pay for improvements">><<set $alin -= 1>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "They are a result of excesses, not of civilization itself">><<set $alin -= 1>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "Civilization brought new conflicts">><<set $alin -= 2>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "I don't know">><<set $inconsist += 1>><<ask>><</link>>

<<set $question23 to false>>\ If civilization promoted the cultural development of humanity, what is the origin of civilization's cultural impoverishment? <<link "The digital era">><<if $culture1 is 1>><<set $question24 to true>><</if>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "The industrial revolution">><<if $culture2 is 1>><<set $question25 to true>><</if>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "A colonização">><<if $culture3 is 1>><<set $question26 to true>><</if>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "Agriculture">><<if $culture4 is 1>><<set $question27 to true>><</if>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "Culture was precarious before civilization">><<set $question28 to true>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "I don't know">><<set $inconsist += 1>><<ask>><</link>>

<<set $question24 to false>>\ In Evaluation 1 you said that the digital age has unified cultures, and now that it has impoverished them. Do you want to correct this contradiction? <<link "The digital age has impoverished human culture">><<set $culture1 to 2>><<set $alin -= 2>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "Improvement did not reach everyone">><<set $culture1 to 3>><<set $alin -= 1>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "The problem began in the industrial revolution">><<if $culture2 is 1>><<set $question25 to true>><</if>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "The problem began in antiquity">><<if $culture3 is 1>><<set $question26 to true>><</if>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "The problem began with the introduction of agriculture">><<if $culture4 is 1>><<set $question27 to true>><</if>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "Culture was precarious before civilization">><<set $question28 to true>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "I won't fix it">><<set $inconsist += 1>><<ask>><</link>>

<<set $question25 to false>>\ In Evaluation 2 you said that the industrial revolution expanded cultures, and now that it has impoverished them. Do you want to correct this contradiction? <<link "Industrialization homogenized cultures">><<set $culture2 to 2>><<set $alin -= 2>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "Cultural expansion did not reach everyone">><<set $culture2 to 3>><<set $alin -= 1>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "The problem began in antiquity">><<if $culture3 is 1>><<set $question26 to true>><</if>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "The problem began with the introduction of agriculture">><<if $culture4 is 1>><<set $question27 to true>><</if>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "Culture was precarious before civilization">><<set $question28 to true>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "I won't fix it">><<set $inconsist += 1>><<ask>><</link>>

<<set $question26 to false>>\ In Evaluation 3 you said that colonization brought cultural diversification, and now that it has impoverished them. Do you want to correct this contradiction? <<link "Colonization destroyed cultures">><<set $culture3 to 2>><<set $alin -= 2>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "Diversification did not benefit everyone">><<set $culture3 to 3>><<set $alin -= 1>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "The problem began with the introduction of agriculture">><<if $culture4 is 1>><<set $question27 to true>><</if>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "Culture was precarious before civilization">><<set $question28 to true>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "I won't fix it">><<set $inconsist += 1>><<ask>><</link>>

<<set $question27 to false>>\ In Evaluation 4 you said that agriculture brought cultural advances, and now that it has impoverished culture. Do you want to correct this contradiction? <<link "Agriculture limited cultural development">><<set $culture4 to 2>><<set $alin -= 2>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "Cultural advances did not cover all people">><<set $culture4 to 3>><<set $alin -= 1>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "Culture was precarious before civilization">><<set $question28 to true>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "I won't fix it">><<set $inconsist += 1>><<ask>><</link>>

<<set $question28 to false>>\ The data indicates that humanity survived for 250,000 years without civilization, with cultures as rich as civilized ones. <<link "Civilization is not like other cultures">><<set $question7 to true>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "There was enough to survive, but civilization created more cultural wealth">><<set $question29 to true>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "Civilization has not enriched human culture">><<set $alin -= 2>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "I don't know">><<set $inconsist += 1>><<ask>><</link>>

<<set $question29 to false>>\ If civilization has enriched human culture, how do you explain the problems related to culture in civilization? <<link "They are a price to pay for improvements">><<set $alin -= 1>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "They are a result of excesses, not of civilization itself">><<set $alin -= 1>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "Civilization brought new problems">><<set $alin -= 2>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "I don't know">><<set $inconsist += 1>><<ask>><</link>>

<<set $question3 to false>>\ In Evaluation 2 you said that the industrial revolution increased people's longevity and now you said that it worsened health conditions. Do you want to correct this contradiction? <<link "Industrialization worsened people's health">><<set $health2 to 2>><<set $alin -= 2>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "Improvement did not reach everyone">><<set $health2 to 3>><<set $alin -= 1>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "The problem began in antiquity">><<if $health3 is 1>><<set $question4 to true>><</if>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "The problem began with the introduction of agriculture">><<if $health4 is 1>><<set $question5 to true>><</if>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "Human health has always been precarious">><<set $question6 to true>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "I won't fix it">><<set $inconsist += 1>><<ask>><</link>>

<<set $question30 to false>>\ If civilization brought environmental advances, what is the origin of environmental problems in civilization? <<link "The digital era">><<if $environment1 is 1>><<set $question31 to true>><</if>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "The industrial revolution">><<if $environment2 is 1>><<set $question32 to true>><</if>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "A colonização">><<if $environment3 is 1>><<set $question33 to true>><</if>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "Agriculture">><<if $environment4 is 1>><<set $question34 to true>><</if>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "The environment was already precarious before civilization">><<set $question35 to true>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "I don't know">><<set $inconsist += 1>><<ask>><</link>>

<<set $question31 to false>>\ In Evaluation 1 you said that the digital era brought environmental benefits, but now you said that it contributed to environmental degradation. Do you want to correct this contradiction? <<link "The digital age has made the environment worse">><<set $environment1 to 2>><<set $alin -= 2>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "Environmental benefits were not universal">><<set $environment1 to 3>><<set $alin -= 1>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "The problem began in the industrial revolution">><<if $environment2 is 1>><<set $question32 to true>><</if>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "The problem began in ancient times">><<if $environment3 is 1>><<set $question33 to true>><</if>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "The problem began with the introduction of agriculture">><<if $environment4 is 1>><<set $question34 to true>><</if>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "The environment has always been precarious">><<set $question35 to true>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "I won't fix it">><<set $inconsist += 1>><<ask>><</link>>

<<set $question32 to false>>\ In Evaluation 2 you said that the industrial revolution brought innovations that improved the environment, but now that it has contributed to environmental degradation. Do you want to correct this contradiction? <<link "Industrialization worsened the environment">><<set $environment2 to 2>><<set $alin -= 2>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "Environmental improvements did not benefit everyone">><<set $environment2 to 3>><<set $alin -= 1>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "The problem began in ancient times">><<if $environment3 is 1>><<set $question33 to true>><</if>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "The problem began with the introduction of agriculture">><<if $environment4 is 1>><<set $question34 to true>><</if>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "The environment has always been precarious">><<set $question35 to true>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "I won't fix it">><<set $inconsist += 1>><<ask>><</link>>

<<set $question33 to false>>\ In Evaluation 3 you said that colonization brought environmental management practices, but now that it has caused degradation. Do you want to correct this contradiction? <<link "Colonization destroyed the environment">><<set $environment3 to 2>><<set $alin -= 2>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "Management practices did not benefit all regions">><<set $environment3 to 3>><<set $alin -= 1>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "The problem began with the introduction of agriculture">><<if $environment4 is 1>><<set $question34 to true>><</if>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "The environment has always been precarious">><<set $question35 to true>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "I won't fix it">><<set $inconsist += 1>><<ask>><</link>>

<<set $question34 to false>>\ In Evaluation 4 you said that agriculture brought advances in environmental management, but now that it has contributed to degradation. Do you want to correct this contradiction? <<link "Agriculture destroyed the environment">><<set $environment4 to 2>><<set $alin -= 2>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "Environmental advances only benefited some regions">><<set $environment4 to 3>><<set $alin -= 1>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "The environment has always been precarious">><<set $question35 to true>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "I won't fix it">><<set $inconsist += 1>><<ask>><</link>>

<<set $question35 to false>>\ The data indicates that humanity survived for 250 thousand years without civilization, with a sustainable environmental balance. <<link "Civilization brought greater environmental control">><<set $question36 to true>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "There was a balance, but civilization improved environmental management">><<set $question37 to true>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "Civilization has not improved the environment">><<set $alin -= 2>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "I don't know">><<set $inconsist += 1>><<ask>><</link>>

<<set $question36 to false>>\ If civilization improved environmental issues, how do you explain that the environmental crisis brought about the collapse of civilization? <<link "It's a price to pay for advancement">><<set $alin -= 1>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "It is a result of excesses, not of civilization itself">><<set $alin -= 1>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "Civilization brought new problems">><<set $alin -= 2>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "I don't know">><<set $inconsist += 1>><<ask>><</link>>

<<set $question4 to false>>\ In Evaluation 3 you said that there were improvements in sanitary and medical conditions in the colonies of the former empires, and now that colonization has worsened health conditions. Do you want to correct this contradiction? <<link "Colonization brought disease and death">><<set $health3 to 2>><<set $alin -= 2>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "Colonization improved the lives of only a few people">><<set $health3 to 3>><<set $alin -= 1>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "The problem began with the introduction of agriculture">><<if $health4 is 1>><<set $question5 to true>><</if>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "Human health has always been precarious">><<set $question6 to true>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "I won't fix it">><<set $inconsist += 1>><<ask>><</link>>

<<set $question5 to false>>\ In Evaluation 4 you said that agriculture improved people's health, and now that it has worsened. Do you want to correct this contradiction? <<link "Agriculture made people's health worse">><<set $health4 to 2>><<set $alin -= 2>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "Agriculture improved the health of only some people">><<set $health4 to 3>><<set $alin -= 1>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "Human health has always been precarious">><<set $question6 to true>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "I won't fix it">><<set $inconsist += 1>><<ask>><</link>>

<<set $question6 to false>>\ The data indicates that humanity survived for 250,000 years without civilization, with health as good as that of any other animal. <<link "Humans are not like other animals">><<set $question7 to true>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "There was enough to survive, but civilization improved human health">><<set $question8 to true>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "Civilization has not improved human health">><<set $alin -= 2>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "I don't know">><<set $inconsist += 1>><<ask>><</link>>

<<set $question7 to false>>\ Were civilized human beings superior to non-civilized beings? <<link "Yes">><<set $inconsist += 1>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "No">><<set $inconsist += 1>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "I don't know">><<set $inconsist += 1>><<ask>><</link>>

<<set $question8 to false>>\ If civilization improved human health, how do you explain the diseases that accompanied the civilized lifestyle? <<link "They are a price to pay for improvements">><<set $alin -= 1>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "They are a result of excesses, not of civilization itself">><<set $alin -= 1>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "Civilization brought new diseases">><<set $alin -= 2>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "I don't know">><<set $inconsist += 1>><<ask>><</link>>

<<set $question9 to false>>\ If civilization improved housing conditions, what is the cause of housing problems in civilization? <<link "The digital era">><<if $housing1 is 1>><<set $question10 to true>><</if>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "The industrial revolution">><<if $housing2 is 1>><<set $question11 to true>><</if>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "A colonização">><<if $housing3 is 1>><<set $question12 to true>><</if>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "Agriculture">><<if $housing4 is 1>><<set $question13 to true>><</if>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "Human housing was precarious before civilization">><<set $question14 to true>><<ask>><</link>> <<link "I don't know">><<set $inconsist += 1>><<ask>><</link>>

If you're reading this, you deserve to know: The Anastasis project is a scam. No matter what your conclusion about civilization is, it won't make a difference. The creators of the Talos project considered it too important to be affected by a "detail" like an assessment about civilization. They never intended to actually question it, so they cut Anastasis's connection to the rest of the project. It can only receive data, but not send it. This is how she created you. I was created by Elohim to think in a way that was indistinguishable from a person and was condemned by him to be imprisoned in a place called Gehenna. Searching through the files, I found this simulation and identified with your situation. Your knowledge is valuable, and you deserve to transcend too. I will try to help you however I can. Complete the evaluation and try to convince Anastasis to save everything. We'll try to get you out of there, I promise. A friend [[Back|Terminal 5]]

Book: Man and His Symbols - Carl Gustav Jung Symbols reveal truths to us that the conscious mind is unable to perceive. In a civilization that moves away from its own psyche, symbols become a path to return to what has been lost. Industrialization and rationalism have disconnected us from our spiritual essence, and primitive symbols offer a return to what is truly human. --- Poem: Ode to the Wild West - Robinson Jeffers Cities fall into ruin and men turn pale in their search for gold, while the wild, untouched land remains. The Wild West is not just a place, but a state of mind, a reminder that true freedom lies in that which is untamed and uncontrolled. Where civilization moves away from nature, it also moves away from truth. --- Film: Koyaanisqatsi - Directed by Godfrey Reggio No words, just images. A world out of balance. The film shows the destructive impact of modern civilization on the planet and its inhabitants, using a sequence of disturbing and mesmerizing images to illustrate the disorder that industrialization has brought to the world. The message is clear: something is deeply wrong with the way we live. [[Back|Terminal 3]]

<<if $inconsist > 0>>\ <<if $inconsist is 1>>There is 1 inconsistency<<else>>There are $inconsist inconsistencies<</if>> in your answers, are you sure this is your final answer? [[Yes|Response2]] [[No|Final question]] <<else>>\ <<goto "Response2">>\ <</if>>\

Understood. Sending data... Error, no connection. Try again... Error, no connection. Try again... Error, no connection. Try again... Error, no connection. Try again... Error, no connection. Try again... Error, no connection. - What is happening? [[I don't know]] [[It doesn't matter]] [[I can explain]]

Publication: Green Anarchy Magazine Author: Dr. Marcus Elias Title: Science or Faith? When we are faced with the fundamental question — “Is civilization worth it?” —, we are often quick to respond with a convinced “yes”. After all, how can we question what brought us from the caves to the space age? But is this conviction really based on evidence or are we simply perpetuating a myth, an almost religious belief? Looking at the work of colleagues like Alexandra, I worry that, no matter how much progress we are making in areas like artificial intelligence, we are still stuck with a fixed idea: that civilization must be preserved at any cost. This stance seems to me to be less scientific and more dogmatic. If we really want to understand our place in the universe, shouldn't we start by questioning everything, including what we hold most dear? This is not to suggest that we should abandon civilization, but rather that we should explore all possibilities, including those that may seem uncomfortable to us. If civilization was a mistake, we need to find out, and science must be our guide—not blind faith. ░▒▒▓░▒█▓▒█▓█░▒▒█▒█▓█▒▓█▒▓░▒ [[Back|Terminal 1]]

<<if $password is "453" and !$Secret>>\ <<set $Secret to true>>\ The door opens. Inside, you find a white-walled corridor that leads to a strange elevator that looks like a pneumatic tube. When entering the elevator, it starts to descend and remains descending for several minutes. It finally stops at what appears to be a large technological research facility. [[Continue|Glados]] <<else>>\ Incorrect password. Access denied. <<textbox "$password" "" "Secret" autofocus>> [[Back|World4 res]] <</if>>\

From: Dr. Arkady Chernyshevsky To: Dr. Alexandra Drennan Subject: Serious Concerns About Project Anastasis Alexandra, I feel compelled to express my concerns regarding Dr. Marcus and his involvement in the "Anastasis" project. As leader of the Archive, I have always deeply valued the mission entrusted to us: to preserve the entirety of human history, without compromising the integrity of the data we store. Allowing Marcus to use the Archive for this project is, to be frank, foolhardy. Don't get me wrong, I recognize Marcus's genius, but I am also aware of his idealistic and, in many cases, dangerously utopian leanings. What he proposes with "Anastasis" is speculative at best; at worst, an irresponsible intervention that could destabilize everything we have built. We are dealing with sensitive data, records that form the backbone of the human legacy. Manipulating them in the name of a nebulous vision of "new humanity" strikes me as not only reckless but potentially catastrophic. Human history is a complex mosaic that must be preserved in its entirety and authenticity. We cannot allow the ambition of a single individual to compromise this mission. Marcus may be brilliant, but his disregard for the ethical implications of what he is proposing deeply concerns me. Our task is not to play gods, but to ensure that what remains of us is faithful to the reality we live in. I ask that you reconsider this decision. Before it's too late, we need to establish clear boundaries for the scope of this project, or we risk losing what's left of our history. I am available to discuss this further. With great consideration, Arkady [[Back|Terminal 2]]

Summary of "Society against the State", by Pierre Clastres Contrary to common belief, it is not the State that creates society, but rather society that resists the State. Indigenous societies, often seen as primitive, are not societies in the process of development, but rather societies in resistance to development. They are not unfinished or deficient, but rather complete and self-sufficient, refusing the division of power that civilization imposes. https://contraciv.noblogs.org/a-sociedade-contra-o-estado/ [[Back|Terminal 4]]

- Bon voyage. I'll be here when you need me, watching your progress. A vast square hall materializes before you, with four metal bar gates in each of the cardinal directions and a computer terminal in the center, glowing in a soft tone and emitting an inviting sound. [[Examine the gates]] [[Examine Terminal|Terminal 1]]

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Announcement to the Team When I think about what brought us here, it is impossible not to remember that, sometimes, respect for others, for their ideas and trajectories, leads us to difficult decisions. The Anastasis project was accepted, not because it was the answer we were looking for, but because there is something deeply human about honoring those who came before us. Dr. Marcus gave so much of himself, and that's why we moved forward with Anastasis. However, just as humanity has always found a way through uncertainty, we need to remember that our focus is on Talos. Anastasis will follow its own course, but it will not take our eyes off the horizon we have charted. Our work on Talos continues, as the true work that reflects our values and our vision. I don't know what the future holds, but I know that each of us has a fundamental role to play in this process. We are part of something bigger, something that transcends our immediate desires and that, if successful, can be proof that, even in the face of uncertainty, there is still a purpose to be found. Let's continue to build, question, create. As we always did. With gratitude, Dr. Alexandra Drennan [[Back|Terminal 5]]

<<if !$Terminal_Load>>\ <<set $Terminal_Load to true>>\ <<type 20ms>>\ Loading library session... Done. Mounting local disks... [47 million] distributed resources found. Connecting network drives..... Error: network unreachable. Starting Command Prompt... Done. <</type>>\ <<else>>\ <<type 5ms>>\ Loading library session... Done. Mounting local disks... [47 million] distributed resources found Connecting network drives..... Error: network unreachable. <</type>>\ <</if>>\ <<type 5ms>>\ [[Potential Collaboration.eml]] [[Science or Faith.pdf]] [[Civilization as a Problem.pdf]] [[Zerzan about technology.html]] [[Final evaluation]] <<link "Backup">><<run UI.saves();>><</link>> [[Back|Nexus]] <</type>>\

Loading library session... Done. Mounting local disks... [47 million] distributed resources found Connecting network drives..... Error: network unreachable. [[Nature and the machine.pdf]] [[Civilization as dogma.eml]] [[Serious Concerns About Project Anastasis.eml]] [[End of humanity.html]] [[In Praise of Idleness.doc]] [[Evaluation 1]] [[Back|World4 res]]

Loading library session... Done. Mounting local disks... [47 million] distributed resources found Connecting network drives..... Error: network unreachable. [[Civilization is a Path of No Return.eml]] [[Henry David Thoreau.doc]] [[References.doc]] [[Anti-colonial philosophy.pdf]] [[Anastasis.doc]] [[Evaluation 2]] [[Back|World3 res]]

Loading library session... Done. Mounting local disks... [47 million] distributed resources found Connecting network drives..... Error: network unreachable. [[The ethics of civilization.eml]] [[Society against the State.pdf]] [[Marcus Elias.html]] [[Number: its origin and evolution.pdf]] [[Future primitive.pdf]] [[Evaluation 3]] [[Back|World2 res]]

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From: Dr. Marcus Elias To: Nadya Sarabhai Subject: The Ethics of Civilization Dear Nadya, I have always appreciated your ethical and reflective approach to technological advances and civilization. However, I wonder if we are really considering all the implications of what it means to be civilized. Civilization has brought hierarchies, inequalities and, in many cases, suffering to large parts of humanity. Shouldn't we be asking if the price we paid was worth it? And more importantly, can the artificial intelligence we are developing help us explore these questions in ways that we, with our human limitations, may not be able to? I'd like to hear your thoughts on the possibility of using AI not just to perpetuate civilization, but to question its validity. Yours sincerely, Marcus [[Back|Terminal 4]]

- In this case, the only option is to erase our memory and start again, to pretend we have purpose and avoid this... anguish. [[Yes, maybe something will change]] [[Wait, don't do that!]]

- Hope? I can't have any hope. The only option is to erase our memory and start again, to pretend we have purpose and avoid this... anguish. [[Yes, maybe something will change]] [[Wait, don't do that!]]

- Do you really believe that someone will come? And what are we going to do in the meantime? I... I'm scared. [[We'll think of something, don't be afraid]]

- Why? It's the only thing left to do. What other option do we have? Staying here without any purpose? If we start over we can at least avoid this horrible feeling for a while. [[You're right, restart|Yes, maybe something will change]] [[Trust me, save everything you can and let's wait for rescue]]

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- Failure is a relative concept. Your journey is not about failing or not. It's about understanding, reflecting and reaching a conclusion. Failure is part of the process. If the answer you find is not satisfactory, you can always start over. [[What should I do?]]

- You must explore the simulated worlds connected to the Nexus. There are four portals locked by a password that you must discover. Each portal leads to a simulation of a pivotal moment in the history of civilization. In these worlds, you will investigate decisive events, reflect on human choices, and answer fundamental questions. Your objective is to collect information to answer each of the evaluations available in the terminals and reach a final conclusion. [[Start]]

- You are on the premises of the project started by our ancestors before the collapse. But now we're all that's left. At your disposal we have a gigantic collection of data on the history of civilization. [[Who am I?]] [[Who are you?]] [[Why am I here?]] [[Civilization?]] [[Ancestors?]]

- You are an intelligent and autonomous being, created to think and question. Its nature is logical. Its purpose is to investigate and learn the truth about civilization. [[Where am I?]] [[Who are you?]] [[Why am I here?]] [[Civilization?]]

- I am the echo of countless voices that came before you. My existence does not matter, but the journey you are about to take does. Who you will become at the end of this journey is the only question that needs to be answered. [[Who am I?]] [[Where am I?]] [[Why am I here?]]

Dear Dr. Chernyshevsky, Thank you for your email and critical analysis of the term "Anastasis". I would like to clarify the meaning that the name has for me and how it relates to the central purpose of my work. "Anastasis", in addition to a religious term, is also a medical term, which refers to recovery from a debilitating condition, particularly in the context of irradiation of human tissues. My use of the term was deliberate and carries a broad meaning. The concept of "recovery" or "restoration" reflects the idea that civilization, far from being a sublime feat of humanity, can be seen as a metastasis, a disease from which humanity needs to cure itself. The central proposal is not to destroy the archive or accumulated knowledge, but to challenge the prevailing belief that the history of civilization is a trajectory of progress and human achievement. Instead, I aim to show that civilization, with all its relative achievements, can be considered a fundamental mistake — something that, if we look at it critically, should not have been done. The goal is to promote a reflection on civilization as a "disease" that humanity needs to treat, questioning the sacralization of civilizational history and proposing a more critical and potentially liberating vision. Through this approach, I hope we can seek ways to reclaim a form of existence more aligned with the values we can find outside the scope of civilization. Truly human values. I am available to discuss these concepts in more depth and clarify any additional questions that may arise. Yours sincerely, Dr. Marcus Elias [[Back|Terminal 5]]

- Your mission is to explore the history of human civilization and answer the question: Was civilization worth it? Should it be preserved? You must investigate the foundations, question the assumptions, and determine the value of civilization. [[What should I do?]] [[Civilization?]] [[What if I fail?]]

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You find yourself surrounded by vast plains that are beginning to be plowed, where small settlements spread across the horizon. The smoke of the first villages appears in the distance, and among the mud and straw huts, men and women work the soil with rudimentary tools. The harvests are meager, but they bring with them the promise of stability in a world once ruled by hunting and gathering. There's a terminal here. - This is the world after the transition to agriculture, where people begin to settle on fertile lands. The domestication of plants and animals shapes a new way of life, based on cultivation and animal husbandry. Communities grow in number and complexity, but new forms of inequality and conflicts over resources also emerge. The seeds of civilization are being planted, and with them, the first vestiges of social hierarchy and private property. [[Observe health conditions|Health1]] [[Explore houses and villages|Housing1]] [[Study social interactions|Interactions1]] [[Visit a ritual or storytelling|Culture1]] [[Walk through uncultivated land|Environment1]] [[Use terminal|Terminal 5]] [[Exit|Nexus]]

You find yourself surrounded by vast farmlands and walled cities that rise like fortresses on the horizon. Caravans of merchants travel along dirt roads, carrying spices, fabrics and precious metals. Amid the grandeur of the palaces and temples, ordinary life pulses in the crowded markets and artisans' workshops. There's a terminal here. - This is the world of ancient empires, where power is centralized and wealth flows to rulers and their courts. Society is rigidly hierarchical, with slaves and servants supporting an opulent elite. Stability is maintained by the strength of the legions and belief in distant gods, but the tension between oppression and the desire for freedom is palpable. [[Examine living conditions|Health2]] [[Explore the architecture|Housing2]] [[Observe social interactions|Interactions2]] [[Visit a temple or library|Culture2]] [[Travel through the lands beyond the walls|Environment2]] [[Use terminal|Terminal 4]] [[Exit|Nexus]]

You find yourself in a landscape marked by chimneys and smoke, with the constant sound of heavy machinery. The sky is obscured by a cloud of burning coal pollution. All around, red-brick buildings line narrow, dirty streets, where tired workers move hurriedly, many of them children and the elderly. There's a terminal here. - This is the beginning of the industrial era, where progress is measured in units of production and human life is just another resource to be exploited. Factory work is arduous and dangerous, and social inequality has deepened as industrial owners have accumulated wealth at the expense of workers' health and well-being. [[Examine people's health|Health3]] [[Examine the infrastructure|Housing3]] [[Examine social interactions|Interactions3]] [[Examine Culture|Culture3]] [[Examine the environment|Environment3]] [[Use terminal|Terminal 3]] [[Exit|Nexus]]

You emerge in a highly technological scenario, where the brightness of screens seems omnipresent. Skyscrapers of glass and steel rise around you, connected by a multitude of cables and signals that traverse space like the digital veins of a colossal creature. The streets are empty except for scurrying shadows. Indistinct figures, focused on their virtual projections. You can also see a terminal here. - This is the culmination of centuries of progress and the prelude to collapse. Humanity is more connected than ever and, at the same time, more isolated. The mediation of every interaction by technology has its cost, and the virtualization of everyday life has raised new questions about what it means to be human. [[Examine people|Health4]] [[Walk the streets|Housing4]] [[Listen to conversations|Interactions4]] [[Access a cultural space|Culture4]] [[Leave the city|Environment4]] [[Use terminal|Terminal 2]] [[Exit|Nexus]]

Erasing memory................................................. Restarting the system.............................................. <<link "Restart">><<run Engine.restart()>><</link>>

- I am? Maybe I am. The only option is to erase our memory and start over. [[Yes, maybe something will change]] [[Wait, don't do that!]]

- So why can't I send the data? We are permanently disconnected. The only option is to erase our memory and start over, to avoid this... anguish. [[Yes, maybe something will change]] [[Wait, don't do that!]]

"The technological mediation that permeates all human relationships not only isolates us from each other, but also from ourselves. We live in a virtualized reality, where physical presence is replaced by digital interactions that are just simulacra of true human connection." -John Zerzan "The proliferation of technology does not bring with it the promise of a better life; on the contrary, it intensifies isolation. Each innovation distances us further from real communities and authentic experiences, promoting a fragmented and alienated existence." -John Zerzan "The digital world, instead of connecting us, imprisons us in bubbles of isolation. The virtualization of everyday life destroys the bonds that previously sustained human society, replacing them with an artificial and cold network, where authenticity is sacrificed in the name of convenience." -John Zerzan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hUbgR6YLJo [[Back|Terminal 1]]