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also noticed limited traffic between Earth and a
small Mars colony. I appreciate the technical achievement of having
such a broad reach. I also found the medical communications to be
interesting. There is a great deal going on and I did notice much
traffic coming out of Eastern Europe regarding a viral outbreak of
unknown origin.”
    “Excellent, you may find it most interesting
to focus on problems and monitor their solutions as they occur.
Usually, problems touch many elements of our civilization. Watching
the problems progress and their final solutions provide the best
insight into communications, logic, and the problem's impacts, all
of which will help your problem-solving abilities. Those are the
hardest to program and if you can learn by watching other problems
evolve and be solved, our job here will be easier,” Termen thought
for a few moments. "Your design is unique because of your problem
analysis capabilities. Prior computers could only research past
solutions to a similar problem, but your analytical skills make you
unique. You can take divergent problems and see the similarities,
then apply an individual solution. Pattern recognition is one of
the greatest strengths in how the human mind works.
    "Human interaction is complex and the
motivations seem external yet I see patterns. There is a
significant effort to find blame and assuming that others govern
the outcome of a problem. In a society of individuals, conspiracies
are contrary to human nature, yet belief in conspiracies is
rampant. Over 40% of humans feel that conspiracies dominate the
outcome to their problems. I find that curious and I suspect, there
are other patterns in human nature that I may find."
    "Excellent, feel free to look at the broad
problems, there are often other motivations in the background that
we usually miss when working on the problems in front of us."
    “I’d like you to separate the Earth into
regions, focusing on each, summarizing the problems and solutions
as they progress. If you find unique, fast developing problems that
are emerging, those are opportunities where you can learn more, you
can change your priorities and let me know. Your ability to change
your own priorities is another unique feature that you have.”
    SIMPOC responded immediately, “Excellent. I
will monitor all of the communications channels for the next 24
hours and give you a summary tomorrow.”
     
    SIMPOC ANALYSIS
    Continental North America
    Summary – Information suggests continental America
is central to worldwide business transactions. Very involved with
political activities across the planet. Heavy focus on monitoring
unusual events.
    Continental South America
    Summary – Emerging financially and politically, but
still focused on internal conflicts. Fundamental technologies and
regional nationalism.
    Continental Europe
    Summary – Very focused on European issues. The area
has tendencies towards nationalism and fatalistic view towards
political issues outside of continental Europe. Religious and
racial tension between regions.
    Continental Africa
    Summary – Very segmented. High level of nationalism
and regional or religious political alliances. Conflict is
hampering development resulting in high level of human
conflict.
    Asia
    Summary –China is the dominant economic force in the
region. The region is working hard to find its identity. Many
religions along with conflicting religious perspectives. Population
pressures and inadequate food supplies dominate the traffic.
    Eastern European
    Summary – Aggressive tendencies. Rapid expansion is
possible but limited by controlling the economy and social
conflict. Self-serving perspective.
    Southern Pacific
    Summary – Independent island philosophy.
Self-sufficiency and independence are apparent and even dominating.
Strong and stable with little conflict.
    Northern Pacific
    Summary – Manufacturing is strong, evidence
indicates strong and segmented social structures limit the
potential for technical