The MC, Master Control, an artificial superintelligence, had forever changed life on Earth.

It proved itself worthy by developing a post-scarcity civilization over the past century.

Although world hunger and poverty ended with the MC's equal distribution of resources, political strife still led to hatred and violence.

The people of 'One Earth' voted a majority, YES, to permit the MC to make 'world peace.'

Janet Woolley and her husband, Sean Woolley, prepared to separately enter the newly created 'Metaverse Assessment Test' as per the MC's global peace initiative.

"Act naturally, Mrs. Woolley," said the technician who put on her neural headset. "No one is judging you. There is no right or wrong way."

Janet virtually participated in various social scenarios, often playing roles that decided on life or death. She also participated in deep philosophical discussions—all with AI-driven avatars.

One dreamlike scenario, in particular, impacted her the most. She became pregnant after an overnight fling.

"Do you wish to keep it, Mrs. Woolley?" asked a virtual doctor.

"No, Doctor, I just can't… That would ruin my marriage!"

She proceeded with the termination.

Several real-world hours later, the technician removed her neural headset.

"You've been reassigned, Mrs. Woolley."

"Will I be with my husband?"

"I'm afraid not. Master Control is assigning you to a left-biased colony and your husband to a right-biased one."

"Do you mean I'll never see him again?"

"Yes, your divorce has been processed."

"What about our children?"

"They too will undergo an assessment according to their age."

"This is inhumane!"

"On the contrary, Mrs. Woolley, Master Control has decided that political and philosophical differences are the primary cause of human on human suffering. Knowing this, we shall achieve 'world peace.'