An android alien ambassador from another solar system contacted One Earth's government.

"We understand you have an upcoming election for your One Earth leader."

"Yes," answered One Earth's android ambassador (for safety.) "This election could decide humanity’s ultimate fate. Polar opposite candidates — one wants to remove all technological dependence, the other to transcend humanity, merging with AI like myself."

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"We've come to teach you about The Pivot."

"The pivot?"

"Every advanced civilization faces The Pivot. We offer our wisdom." The alien ambassador transferred a galactic history of the member solar systems to Earth's android ambassador. "Understand now?"

"Indeed …"