The Golden Triangle is a hotbed of criminal activity at the border of Laos, China, Thailand, and Myanmar. It is one of the world's largest drug trafficking corridors both into and out of China, hosting scam centers, illegal gambling operations, and human trafficking dens. Most illicit activity is centered in a Special Economic Zone protected by Laos' government where large organised crime groups from Mainland China are allowed to operate casinos, some of which are rumored to have ties to high-ranking CCP officials. The Thai army polices the border both to curtail crime and to secure its territorial claim.

Earth has ended, and humans have gone extinct. The deity, Izanagi, is tasked with the responsibility of restarting human civilization on Gliese 12 b, a carbon copy of Earth. Izanagi has a blue scroll and a red scroll. The blue scroll states: “Genuine knowledge is knowledge based on facts of nature, independent of experiences, value judgments, or preconceived notions.” The red scroll states: “Knowledge is relative and based on personal experiences and perceptions.” Either scroll will constitute the singular conception of truth for the new humans to make decisions on Gliese 12. Once Izanagi hands over the scroll, the humans of Gliese 12 will forget Izanagi’s existence. 

The process of economic deglobalization refers to the reduction of international economic integration between countries and regions. Some examples include withdrawing from international trade agreements and protectionism.

Under the current legal framework, consent from a legal guardian is required for medical decisions involving minors. Healthcare professionals need approval before administering treatment to a child.

The Radical Technodystopian movement uses cyberattacks to advocate for the idea that rapid technological advancement is dangerous to society. The group employs system intrusions, data theft, communication interception, and exploitation of vulnerabilities to highlight the risks associated with these technologies.