Retirees Sandra and Robert Baker watched the news using their neural implants.

"Good evening, folks. I’m Sarah Jenkins. I’m sensing no interest, so I’m skipping international reports. How's the weather, Kim?"

"Cozy, refreshing, and comfortable, Sarah."

"Thank you, Kim. How's traffic, Mark?"

"There's a subtle impatience as …"

"Oh, I’m sorry, Mark," Sarah interrupted. "I can sense our viewers aren't interested in that. So let's talk sports with Harold."

"Hey Sandra, do you remember the facts?"

"Facts, Robert?"

"Yeah, when the news used to report cold hard facts."

"Not this again, Robert. You know that nobody cares about those anymore."