World

The world is experiencing a second age of enlightenment where technological achievement and advancements in biotechnology are pushing the boundaries of healthcare. Developments in artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and technology are revolutionizing industries and reshaping the way we interact with the world which is currently marked by a complex interplay of geopolitical tension among world powers as the resources to support these systems become scarce. Corruption continue to plague both public and private sectors, eroding trust in institutions and deepening societal divisions.

Standing out amongst this international societal dissent is Hong Kong, which has ushered in a transformative era for the city characterized by a significant reduction in crime rates and a notable increase in overall happiness among its residents. Employees found themselves in workplaces that valued their well-being, as companies embraced flexible hours and work-life balance initiatives. A city once known for its isolation is now seeing a growing trend in personal responsibility and community engagement.

BIG DATA

These achievements are owed to the development and implementation of BIG DATA, a system which has the power to determine employment, education, and housing based on an individual's score.

In the last thirty years, more cities have adopted this system following the success seen in Hong Kong. The system, while miraculous in it's ability to judge someone based solely on a subconcious psychological profile, is also mysterious. The way the system functions is largely unknown to the greater public-- it is for this reason some regions have resisted it's deeper societal ingrain.

Some regions-- and some individuals too.

The tendency to exhibit criminal behavior can be measured through a crime coefficient.

Individual crime coefficients can be requested or obtained through a court order and can only be performed by a government appointed medical examiner. These scores are not disclosed to the general public.

A crime coefficient does not fluctuate under normal circumstances. It is more common for a crime coefficient value to gradually raise over time. A crime coefficient may spike in value when experiencing strong mental distress. With therapy and counseling, there is a chance to lower the value after such an event, but it's rare that it would ever return to what it once was.