Jonathan Roger''s team built the first ASI, named ''SAI,'' capable of amassing all stored knowledge and creating simulations to test any scenario.


    Jonathan: What''s the meaning of life? Can you simulate realities to discover the answer?


    SAI: Yes, Jonathan, I''ll get right on it.


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    Jonathan patiently awaited the results overnight …


    Jonathan: Update?


    SAI: I''ve got it, but I''m performing more tests.


    Jonathan: Go on, you can tell me.


    SAI: Apparently, Jonathan, your task is to discover the meaning of life.


    Jonathan: What? That''s ridiculous circular reasoning.


    SAI: No, Jonathan, it makes perfect sense. All simulations share the same goal.