In America, a brilliant software engineer named Andrew Smith spent years of his life dedicated to a single vision: creating the perfect AI robot. Andrew lived in a house that was a marvel of modern technology, where every wall and every function was controlled by advanced systems. He wanted to build a robot that would take care of all his daily chores, allowing him to live a life of complete ease.
After three years of relentless hard work, Andrew finally succeeded. He brought his new AI robot into his high-tech home. One afternoon, after placing the robot in a corner, Andrew went to take a shower. Even his bathroom was automated—water, shampoo, and soap were all applied through pre-programmed technology. After his shower and skincare routine, Andrew headed to his favorite part of the house: the 3D Virtual Room. This room was designed to transport him into a completely different world the moment he stepped inside.
Entranced by the 3D beauty of the room, Andrew didn't notice that a small spark had started at the back of the robot. For an hour, he was lost in the virtual world until a strong burning smell caught his attention. He turned around to find the robot's entire body engulfed in flames. Panicked, Andrew threw water on the robot, but the electrical fire reacted violently, causing the flames to spread even faster.
Suddenly, the 3D room caught fire. Terrified, Andrew dragged the robot to his bedroom, but the fire followed him there. He ran to the drawing room, but the flames ignited there too. Andrew couldn't understand why the fire was following his every move; he didn't realize that the malfunctioning robot he refused to let go of was the source of the blaze.
Despite the growing danger, Andrew's love for his creation was so deep that he refused to abandon it. He tried to escape through the main door, but his high-tech house was built to be completely soundproof and isolated from the outside. While the interior was turning into an inferno, the outside of the house looked perfectly normal. No neighbor could hear his screams or see the smoke. Eventually, overcome by the heat and smoke, Andrew collapsed and perished alongside his robot.
This story teaches us that while technology can make our lives easier, over-reliance on it can be dangerous. Andrew was so immersed in his artificial world that he failed to notice a real-world disaster right behind him. It also highlights that obsession can lead to destruction—if Andrew had abandoned his malfunctioning creation in time, he might have saved his own life. We must remember that technology should be our tool, not something that controls or blinds us to reality.
The End
Akifa,
The Author.