Group 6

Aletheia Learning Center (AI generated image)

The Prologue (Victoria)

The year is 2100 and Toronto, like the rest of the Canadian cities, has learned to trust in Aletheia. After the chaos of misinformation and ideological division that plagued the years leading up to the election, the government emerged as the shining example of stability. Aletheia promised truth, disclosure, and unity and to most, they delivered.

Aletheia won the last election with overwhelming support. They presented themselves as the movement built on the desire for order and control. People had grown tired of the noise and confusion. In Aletheia, they saw the hope of a future where knowledge was a tool for progress. Education was sacred and Aletheia controlled how it was delivered. There were no gaps in the citizens' knowledge and above all, there was no room for misinformation. Many labeled them as the protectors of truth.

Toronto, once known for its lush green parks, had transformed into something unrecognizable. The skyline was now dominated by modern buildings and towering condominiums. The few conservation areas that remained were carefully maintained and viewed as symbols of peace. The rest of the city had 32-story buildings sprouting left and right as the demand for a living place had never been greater, with people flocking the city. Each neighbourhood had its own sleek Learning Center. Some were more advanced than others, with state-of-the-art simulations and AI assistants guiding students through immersive lessons. These centers were better funded, located in higher-income areas where families could afford to live and work in harmony with Aletheia's vision.

Human teachers were the heart of every Learning Center. Once the only source of knowledge in the classroom, these teachers now worked alongside AI assistants. Thanks to the AI, teachers could focus on leading diverse class discussions, planning their lessons, while the assistants gave students a more personalized learning experience and took care of marking assessments. This collaborative partnership ensured that no student was left behind. To qualify for the top scholarships and move onto the best Learning Centers, students had to pass standardized tests designed by Aletheia. These measured not only academic excellence but also the student's ability to align with Aletheia values.

Learning Center located in Yorkville

Trial AI assistant in the classroom first pictured in 2030

Cassian, a 15-year-old top scholar had been very fortunate. His Learning Center was one of the best-funded in the GTA. He has his parents to thank for that as they exhibited their loyalty to Aletheia in numerous tasks. They believed this construct was a fair one. It rewarded those who followed the rules, excelled in their studies and embraced Aletheia's mission of unity. For Cassian, this was all he knew. He never had a doubt with regards to what he was learning in school. Why should've he had one? Everything made sense. Every piece of knowledge he received was unquestionable, whether it was found on the internet or through social media during his phone time.

One night, Cassian's phone glitched. His screen flickered and just for a moment, a fragment of unfiltered media slipped through. He was faced with raw information, something that was banned by Aletheia. For two minutes, the reality beyond his reality was unveiled to him and contradicted most of what Aletheia had taught him. Cassian was left questioning everything he had ever been taught. He knew his parents and the people he respected all firmly believed in Aletheia's truth. They viewed it as the only way to progress as a unified society. Staring at the screen in disbelief, a myriad of questions appeared in his head. What if there's more to it? What if their truth is just a story?

What is Aletheia? (Victoria)

Aletheia had secured its position through a decisive victory in the last election. Framed as a referendum on stability versus chaos, the campaign promised an era of clarity and peace after years of misinformation. Aletheia's campaign focused on their ability to restore trust in education and governance, emphasizing its sophisticated algorithms and unbiased teachers, referred to as Curators of knowledge, as the solution to humanity's fractured knowledge systems. With overwhelming support, Aletheia solidified its authority. However, some argued that the election was engineered. They pointed to the controlled media, which only advertised Aletheia's fortes while silencing voices of the opposition. This election result marked a turning point for Canada. It was now the pillar of truth with the full weight of public trust behind it...or so they thought. For better or for worse, Aletheia would shape the future of humanity's understanding of the world.

The Truth of Choice - Poll station in Toronto

Individual narratives

Cassian - Journal entries (Victoria)

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