Humanity has built the records of FATE by accident
The author draws a parallel between the fictional 'Records of FATE' from the game Chrono Cross and the modern reliance on AI chatbots. The piece argues that society is increasingly outsourcing life decisions to AI, mirroring the subtle manipulation seen in the game's narrative.
Why it matters
It highlights the growing societal concern regarding the psychological impact of integrating AI into daily decision-making processes.
Chrono Cross was one of my favorite games from my childhood. In it, the protagonist, Serge, travels between two dimensions that resulted from a fracture in the timeline. This essay isn't about Serge, however. It's about the ordinary people who inhabit El Nido, the archipelago where the story takes place.
On the El Nido archipelago, people consult mysterious devices known as the Records of FATE. These devices are spread throughout the islands of the archipelago, and people routinely visit them for guidance about their lives. They consult the Records when considering where to go and what to do.
Consulting the Records is not considered strange or remarkable, but rather an obvious thing to do. It is simply a normal fact of life for the residents of El Nido.
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