One man's journey from the chaotic, analog "Old World" to the profitless perfection of "New Harmony."
The complete two-part saga of Citizen 3844.
Greg is drowning in the analog friction of modern life. Demagnetized ID badges, traffic jams caused by human error, and "security" questions that lock him out of his own life.
As an actuary at Sterling-Hale, he watches as the "Apex" AI system renders his job obsolete. Faced with a world that is broken, slow, and redundant, Greg makes a desperate choice to apply for a radical experiment.
Welcome to a city without keys, wallets, or waiting. Greg becomes Citizen 3844 in a metropolis designed by Google. Here, the "Consensus Matrix" aligns teams instantly, and the "Waymo Spine" eliminates traffic.
But Greg discovers that his role isn't just to enjoy the paradise—it's to help build the next one. From the "Social Synthesizer" parties to the "Civic Fingerprint" of instant voting, he finds his true purpose.
Trace the evolution from chaos to consensus.
The turnstile denies entry. The badge is dead.
Traffic lights fail. Chaos theory in action.
"Apex" arrives. Humans are the error.
Signatures don't match. Identity is shattered.
A beta test for a new operating system for living.
Automating oneself out of existence.
Waiting in the dark for a connection.
The decision is rendered. Citizen 3844 is born.
The notification that changes everything.
Frictionless commerce and new friendships.
Finding a purpose beyond just existing.
Optimization for people, not just apps.
A housewarming party without the cleanup.
The circulatory system of a perfect city.
Voting at the speed of trust.
From inhabitant to builder.
Verified feedback from the Google Nation internal network.
"Part I was almost too real. I felt my blood pressure rising every time Greg hit a password error. But the payoff in Part II? Absolute catharsis."
Citizen 117 • Retired
"The contrast is brilliant. You don't realize how heavy the 'Old World' is until you see it laid out like that. A masterclass in systems thinking."
Project Lead • Expansion Synergy
"Finally, a story that understands that technology isn't the villain—it's the soil we grow the future in. Reading both parts is essential."
Analyst • New Olympus Team
Both parts of the Google Nation saga are available for free.
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(Just kidding, it's just a file.)