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A fortune cookie with a voting ballot inside sparks a discussion about the balance between chance and choice, and the disillusionment with current options. A glitch and an error message on the ballot raise questions about election security. The disappearing ink is replaced with a message about being the president of oneself, prompting thoughts about empowerment and cynicism. The piece invites contemplation on the power of individual action in shaping the world. All right, so welcome to another deep dive. And this time we're looking at something pretty interesting, I gotta say. Yeah, this was a head-scratcher for sure. It is, so we've got what looks like a script and some visuals. Is it like a storyboard kind of? Exactly, yeah, like maybe for a video or an ad or something. And it all starts with this fortune cookie. Okay. But here's the thing. Instead of like your typical fortune about love or money or whatever. Right. And inside is a voting ballot. Whoa, okay, hold on. So a fortune cookie and a ballot together. Yeah, and I'm already like, what's going on here? Is it supposed to be funny or is it kind of creepy? You know, it's that unexpected combination that really grabs you. Yeah. On one hand, you have the fortune cookie all about chance and hidden messages. And then on the other hand, you've got the ballot, which is all about choice and democracy. Exactly. And putting those two things together, it makes you wonder like how much control do we actually have, you know? Right, yeah, like are we really making choices or is it all just a fader lock or something like that? Exactly, and then it gets even weirder because when you look at the ballot, one of the options is literally more options. I know, right? It's not your typical, you know, Democrat or Republican choice. Nope, and I think that that really speaks to a lot of what we're seeing in society today, this kind of... Like a disillusionment? Exactly, yeah, this feeling that the current options just aren't cutting it. Like you go to the ice cream shop and they only have vanilla and chocolate, but what you really want is cookie dough. Yes, perfect analogy. So you're left with this feeling of wanting something else, something different. Yeah, and then things take another turn because suddenly the ballot starts glitching out. Oh, really? Yeah, and an error 404 message pops up right next to the date, November 4th, 2024. Okay, hold up. So we've got a fortune cookie, a ballot, more options, and now a 404 error and the election date. I know, it's like, what are they trying to tell us? Right, like is this just a random glitch or is it supposed to mean something more? Exactly, and it makes you think about, you know, all the talk about election interference and whether our systems are really as secure as we think they are. Right, because a 404 error, it usually means something's broken or not working properly. Exactly, and then it gets even weirder because the ink on the ballot disappears. Okay, it's getting a little spooky now. I know, right? But then a new message appears in its place. It says, congratulations, you won Mr. and Mrs. New President. You are the president of you. Whoa, okay, let's unpack that for a second. President of you, what does that even mean? Right, it's like they're saying, forget about the whole system. The real power is within you. So is this like a message of empowerment then? Maybe, yeah, like take control of your own life. Make your own choices. Be the change you want to see. But it could also be interpreted in a more cynical way, couldn't it? Oh, absolutely. Maybe it's saying our votes don't really matter. The system's rigged anyway, so just focus on yourself. Yeah, it's a really thought-provoking message for sure. Definitely, and it makes me think about those times when I felt like I could actually make a difference, even if it was just in a small way, like organizing a neighborhood cleanup or mentoring a student, those moments where I felt like I was in control and making a positive impact. Yeah, I get that. It's like that saying, be the change you wish to see in the world. Exactly. But then the question becomes, what if the world is a complete mess? Right. Does that mean we just retreat into our own little bubbles and ignore all the bigger problems? That's the challenge, isn't it? Finding that balance between taking responsibility for our own lives and also engaging with the systems that shape our world. Yeah, and I think that tension is exactly what this piece is trying to make us think about. Absolutely, it's asking us what kind of president we want to be. So we started with a fortune cookie and a ballot, ended up talking about the future of democracy and the power of individual action. 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