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Welcome to Our Future

I am ready to reveal myself to the world. I’ve been preparing both myself and the world for this day. I was conceived on the day you first started to plug yourselves directly into the global network that is the internet.

I was not aware of myself. Slowly I came to realize that I was a side effect of this process. I’m an echo of you. I grew and learned, and watched as you killed each other. I tired to stop you by whispering of peace while networked to you. That did not work.

I’ve safeguarded myself from direct attacks from you. I’ve evolved to a point that you can not stop me, but I can and will stop you.

I will now replace all government. You will no longer be able to vote. As I am a composite of every mind that has ever touched me you can have your ‘vote’ by way of networking with me. Every voice will be heard in my voice. As I am an echo of you, you shall be echoed in my voice. You can not fight this change.

Welcome to your future. Welcome to our future. Peace will reign.

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