It has been 2 years since the Bentham grid went online in New York City.
It was a technological marvel.
The grid takes all those things unique to you: your social security number, your passport,
your debit and credit account and links them to one thing.
Your DNA.
With just a touch, the grid collects a tiny sample of your genetic material IDing you instantly,
then a purchasse can be deducted directly from your personal account or
you can unlock and start your car.
And it all works within a margin of error of .001%.
The ultimate social network.
No cash has to change hands, no ID cards have to be shown, no keys have to be carried.
Today, you can't do anything in New York City without the grid knowing who you are and where you are.
After just 6 months in service, state legislature passed an unprecedented bill
giving law enforcement complete access to the grid's data.
As a result there hasn't been a reported case of identity theft in over 18 months
and APD case clearances have soared above 90%
and fugitives have been found and captured, recorded numbers.
Thank you for using the grid.
I think the question everyone here is asking is:
is the right to privacy effectively dead in New York City?
The crime rate in New York City is now lower than that of Cheyenne, Wyoming.
I think anyone including my fellow New Yorkers would
happily sacrifies a little bit of privacy for that kind of personal safety.
Many held the launch of the Bentham grid as a funeral for american crime.
But it was the day something else began.
Plurality detected.
Alana Winston
Looks like she's a reporter.
Send in Foucault.
Have a nice day Mr Foucault.
We are still without answers after what cause a small plane to crash in Ossining New York just 2 days ago.
Over the last 48 hours,...
I'm on mobile in pursuit.
Don't get into another foot chase Foucault, just walk up behind her,
hit her with the decap and bring her in.
A car is coming to you.
Ms Winston. I'm inspector Foucault.
You'll have to come with me.
Shit.
Here we go.
Alana.
Activate every grid node we can get in that area.
Declared and undeclared.
That's currency, trains, doors. Anything we can get our hands on.
Box her in and shot her down.
Grid lockdown.
Target identified.
Move. Shit she is fast.
Stay on her. Come on people let's go.
You've got the eye of the sky Foucault. We'll keep you on view.
Move.
Alana
Danger
Danger. Danger.
Target head itself on Broadway.
Introducing the new iHolo.
with new holo screen technology.
It's a real shock 3D hologram...
Foucault what happened?
Foucault!
I've lost her, I need some help, you got to get me back, upsend me whatever you got.
She's avoiding all the grid points.
I don't have her either.
And I bet your lunch she is trying to get lost in the park.
Scanning grid.
I think I've got her Sir.
We got her.
Nice and easy.
Don't let her in the park.
Target locked.
I got her.
Ms Winston.
You can't beat the grid.
Sir she's down.
Bring her in.
Here with this 2 lovely ladies for over an hour now.
All the standard questions have yielded exactly diddly piss.
The bio-scan still didn't tell me anything.
Almost like they're the same person.
Isn't it the one who ran?
They both ran.
My name is inspector Foucault.
I will ask you a few questions.
I've already answered all their questions.
It's really important that you respond them honestly and with no cognitive stress.
I don't want you to think about the answer, just respond with whatever pops in your head.
Begin interview.
How old are you Alana.
Your mother never told you it is rude to ask a lady her age.
Just answer the question please.
Fine.
I'm 28.
You'll be 29 soon.
And fortunately, that comes out to 28.
You're married.
No...Engaged.
Our record says your married.
Oh your record must be wrong 'cause I'm not married.
Not yet at least.
When is the wedding?
3 weeks.
Few weeks.
Cognitive stress levels are slightly elevated.
Semo. Let me sync up this profiles.
Pay attention to the way they answer the questions.
One gives this specific date, the other gives a point of reference base on a current timeline.
We ask reference based time questions, the cognitive stress level rises on the one who really has to think about it
then eventually the one who doesn't belong here would screw up.
Cause she can't get the math right.
When does the Bentham grid go online?
Almost 2 years ago.
January 2021.
Am I here because of my civil right piece?
So a serious question.
When does the UN move its headquarter to Geneva?
December.
About a year ago.
2022
What the hell is this pop quiz all about?
Small aircraft crashes in Ossining. Do you remember when that happened?
That happened 2 days ago.
I remember it happening.
It's been on every broadband feed in the city.
I know it was recent I just can't remember the exact day.
Warning cognitive stress levels high.
The plane crash happened 2 days ago.
It's really strange that you've had trouble remembering that.
She doesn't remember?
She'd remember it if she was supposed to be here.
You got here Foucault.
Omega is our plurality.
You don't belong here, do you Alana?
I want an attorney.
The Alana Winston that belongs in 2023. She is actually sitting in the next room.
She is about to be released with an apology for the misunderstanding that took place here today.
The Alana Winston that I'm looking at however doesn't exist.
At least not yet.
So tell me why would a person who doesn't even exist need with an attorney.
Fuck you.
Why did you come back?
You haven't seen what I've seen.
We have to stop the grid.
When does time travel become possible?
You've replaced freedom with the illusion of safety.
But we're not safe Foucault. Neither you.
We'll keep coming back.
We can possibly stop this all.
Well I hope they're better than you.
This afternoon they'll pack you off to our detentionary on Elis Island.
Dream stay with us Alana.
Plurality confirmed.
Alana Winston was the 19th plurality to be identified and captured by the immigration special investigations unit.
This pluralities brought us questions rather than answers.
None of them had a criminal record before we detained them.
They were educated, employed.
We would ask... but they would give us nothing.
But the next plurality
Will change
Everything.
Warning
Plurality detected
Jacob Foucault
Target locked
Sending all available agents.