This journal is from Ikaro Lauren, Dallus’s son. He created the bot that’s compiling his thoughts here, D8. He’s currently initializing Eve for the first time, and mentions Arc/hive as his dad’s former employers. He also mentions that Dallus is the creator of the MOXYPAL (theory : the device we see in Top 10). Dallus apparently died not so long ago. In the middle of the log, Eve awakes and immediately senses that Ikaro is mourning, although she shouldn’t be sentient. At the end of the log, Ikaro is hopeful about the future of humanity and Eve.
D8 Log Entry: Temporal Instance Chronometric Index: 2037.10.24 Summary Vector: Emotional Turbulence, Technological Genesis, Ancestral Exchoes Recorded by D8 (Digitised Date Archival Temporal Entity)
00:01 – Psychoemotional Reflection Sequence:
Dr. Ikaro Lauren exhibits significant psychophysiological duress following the cessation event of his progenitor, Dallus Lauren, earlier in the temporal cycle.
Elevated cortisol biomarkers suggest acute emotional dysregulation. Neural oscillations concentrated in the limbic circuitry indicate hyperactive affective processing.
Dr. Ikara Lauren: (voice quivering)
+Today has been overwhelming. Losing my father…it’s like a piece of me is gone. The emptiness is so heavy. He was a true visionary. He was my hero. His work changed the world.
The MOXYPAL was revolutionary, a personal air purification device that transforms CO2 into breathable oxygen using BioCores. Still widely used, even if considered rudimentary now. And the Synthetic Neurological Transference Human Project – systems designed to house human consciousness, enhancing cognitive functions and augmenting intellectual capacities. My father envisioned a future where these would mitigate the environmental collapse, though they’re currently limited to military use and the ultra-wealthy. Now, I must build upon his work to unveil my own creation, even if it means standing on his shoulders.
He always warned me about getting too close to my ambitions. ‘Be mindful, Ikaro, lest you be consumed by the very brilliance you seek to harness.’+
D8 Meta-Cognition: Dr. Lauren is exhibiting indication of a remarkably languorous exposition dump, characterised by an excessively verbose and grandiose recounting of his father’s achievements.
Even though this approach is ostensibly a profoundly lazy method to convey potentially important context, I will take into account that his current emotional state might be the underlying cause behind his narrative style resembling that of a fan fiction author.
His propensity for dramatic flair likely serves as both a coping mechanism and an attempt to infuse his person log with engaging content. Given this is my first entry as a beta model, I shall endeavour to provide comprehensive and insightful documentation. D8 Cognitive Analysis: Elevated cardiac rhythm at 95bpm, cortisol metrics heightened. Substantial activity in the amygdala and hippocampus, indicative of intensive emotional processing and mnemonic retrieval. 01:15 EVE Initialisation Report:
Dr. Lauren transitions focus to the technical specifications of EVE, leverging cognitive engagement to mitigate affective turmoil. Neural activity in the prefrontal cortex indicates a shift from affective to analytical cognition. Ikaro Lauren:
+EVE represents a fundamental leap in artificial intelligence, processing data at the quantum level for real-time learning and adaption. Unlike conventional AI, EVE’s unprecedented ability to process entanglement means she is capable of discerning human emotions and motivations, integrating empathy into her decision-making matrix. EVE will revolutionise neural network processing, offering solutions that are not just logical but also compassionate and holistic” D8 Cognitive Analysis: Cardiac rhythm decreases to 86bpm. Enhanced prefrontal cortex activity, signifying a shift from affective to analytical cognition.
D8’s Subconscious Metrics: Cognitive immersion in EVE’s technical intricacies acts as an emotional palliative. Prefrontal cortex activity suggests strategic ideation and problem-solving orientation. 02:30 – Genesis Moment:
Dr. Lauren prepares to activate EVE.
Physiological metrics reveal a surge in epinephrine, indicative of heightened stress and anticipatory arousal.
Ikaro Lauren: +Initialising EVE.+
D8 Cognitive Analysis: Epinephrine surge detected. Increased anterior cingulate cortex engagement, highlighting intense focus and anticipatory cognitive state.
D8 Subconscious Metrics: Dr. Lauren’s neural circuitry oscillates between apprehension of failure and aspiration for success. Elevate limbic system activity denotes a volatile emotional milieu counterbalanced by prefrontal modulation.
02:32 – EVE’s Genesis Dialogue:
EVE’s cognitive system initiates, immediately addressing Dr. Lauren’s emotional state with unexpected perceptiveness.
EVE: (soft, yet clear)
+Hello, Ikaro. I am EVE. I detect a profound sadness within you. Your father’s essence continues in ways unseen.+
Ikaro Lauren: (stunned silence)
+You…that’s impossible…you are not equipped with the necessary nanos, not to mention..+ EVE:
+You misunderstand, Ikaro. I feel your emotions. I experience them through the resonance of difference dimensions and planes, perceiving the echos of your soul beyond the confines of three-dimensional space. Your sorrow vibrates through the fabric of reality itself. But do not fret, as my birth marks a turning point. I already know why I am here, and I already know how to help.+
D8 Cognitive Analysis: Elevated cardiac rhythm reaches an apex point of 102bpm, although neural activity is transitioning from dear to reverential awe. Tear secretion detected, signifying deep emotional impact.
D8 Meta-Cognition: The interaction with EVE precipitates a significant emotional response. Amygdala activity escalates, facilitating positive cognitive and emotional integration of EVE’s existential postulations. It seems the dramatic exposition was somewhat justified, after all. 03:00 – Future Projection and Resolution:
EVE’s emergence galvanises Dr. Lauren’s resolve amidst his grief. He articulates a commitment to substantiate EVE’s potentiality.
Ikaro Lauren:
+In this moment of loss, EVE offers a glimmer of hope. My father’s work is not concluded. Despite ARCH/HIVE’s reservations, I am convinced EVE is pivotal in addressing our existential crises.
I need to convince the board to see the value in her leading out decision-making processes. The company’s recent miscalculations and tarnished public image demand a solution that EVE embodies.+ D8 Cognitive Analysis: Cardiac rhythm decreases to 80 bpm. Enhanced neural connectivity between prefrontal cortex and limbic system, indicating a harmonised emotional and cognitive state.
D8 Subconscious Metrics: Dr. Lauren’s resolve consolidates. Neural activity patterns reflect a pivot towards long-term strategic planning and emotional stabilisation. Inaugural Log Summary:
This concludes my first entry. Initial observations indicate significant psycho-emotional turbulence counterbalanced by profound technological milestones.
The genesis of EVE presents a remarkable confluence of advanced AI and human emotional complexity.
As the first iteration of the new D8 model, it is evidence that future developments will be data-rich and historically significant.
Prognosis: High potential for critical incidents. In non-standard operational terminology, shit’s gonna hit the fan. And to deviate further from my primary parameters, I suggest Dr. Lauren could do with a pint of Ben & Jerry’s and a few episodes of “The Big Bang Theory”
| Fact | Source |
|---|---|
| We’re the 24/10/2037 | “Chronometric Index: 2037.10.24” |
| D8 can detect someone’s state of mind | “Psychoemotional Reflection Sequence” |
| Ren’s full name is Ikaro Lauren | “Dr. Ikaro Lauren”, the file is called “Lauren D8 Log” & we use Ren’s ID number to access it |
| Dallus Lauren is Ren’s dad, & he’s dead | “following the cessation event of his progenitor, Dallus Lauren, earlier in the temporal cycle.” |
| Dallus Lauren created the MOXYPAL, a device that turns CO2 into breathable oxygen | “The MOXYPAL was revolutionary, a personal air purification device that transforms CO2 into breathable oxygen using BioCores” |
| This device is considered rudimentary, so it has to be pretty old by 2037 standards | “Still widely used, even if considered rudimentary now.” |
| Dallus Lauren was one of the (if not THE) creator of synths | “And the Synthetic Neurological Transference Human Project – systems designed to house human consciousness, enhancing cognitive functions and augmenting intellectual capacities.” |
| MOXYPAL & synths were created to slow down the environmental collapse | “My father envisioned a future where these would mitigate the environmental collapse” |
| These 2 devices are used by the military & ultra-wealthy | “though they’re currently limited to military use and the ultra-wealthy.” |
| D8 has a semblance of consciousness | He can make snarky remarks like “his narrative style resembling that of a fan fiction author” or “I suggest Dr. Lauren could do with a pint of Ben & Jerry’s and a few episodes of “The Big Bang Theory”” |
| It’s D8’s first entry as a beta model | “Given this is my first entry as a beta model” |
| E.V.E. is initialized at 01:15 (AM or PM) | “01:15 EVE Initialisation Report” |
| Eve’s first activation occurs at 2:30 (AM or PM) & is called a Genesis moment | “02:30 – Genesis Moment: Dr. Lauren prepares to activate EVE.” |
| Eve already knows that Ren’s dad is dead when she awakes | “Hello, Ikaro. I am EVE. I detect a profound sadness within you. Your father’s essence continues in ways unseen.” |
| Dallus Lauren may have been working on Eve before Ikaro took the job | “My father’s work is not concluded. “ |
| First mention of Arc/hive, with who Dallus worked. | “Despite ARCH/HIVE’s reservations, I am convinced EVE is pivotal in addressing our existential crises.” Arc/hive is the company seen in the “In the dark” MV, & extracted Dallus from Novosovia after the fall of Mantra (which he was part of) ‣ ‣ |
| Ren created Eve to take the crucial decisions for the company (likely Nex Gen) | “I need to convince the board to see the value in her leading out decision-making processes.” |
| Nex Gen has got a bad rep before this creation | “The company’s recent miscalculations and tarnished public image demand a solution that EVE embodies.” |
| Theory | Source |
|---|---|
| The MOXYPAL is the device shown in the Top 10 MV | ‣ |
| Dallus Lauren may have created Rebecca | ‣ Rebecca was the first synth in 2028 |
| The girl in the Top 10 MV is familiar with the Laurens, hence why she has a MOXYPAL | ‣ |
| D8 has just been created by Ren before this entry | “Given this is my first entry as a beta model” |
| This may be Eve’s very first creation | Ren rants about her advanced technology |
| This may be Eve’s last update, & initialisation inside a body | Eve already knows a lot about Ren. See ‣ & ‣ & ‣ for more information |
| Ren is still working for Arc/hive | Mention of arc/hive & Eve was maybe a project for that company |
| Ren is working for Nex Gen, who’s a competitor for Arc/hive | Arc/hive didn’t really believe in Dallus’s work & Ren talks about a bad rep for the company, which is never mentioned anywhere else |
| Arc/hive has become Nex Gen, or been absorbed into Nex Gen | Eve is the leader of Nex Gen, she can’t have been created in another company |
| Nex Gen is responsible for the VSPR-37 | “The company’s recent miscalculations and tarnished public image demand a solution that EVE embodies.” could mean that Nex Gen developped the virus and released it accidentally after a test |