"Wake up, wake up. Don't slack around" the AI said repeatedly

I suddenly jolted up. Mornings were always hard and ridiculous. There was no point in waking up at a certain time, our society was already automated enough for people to be working. I didn't see the need for the government to push everybody to be so "hard-working" when half of the population doesn't have jobs.

"Anything you're going to do today?" The AI asked

"Nothing, probably. Maybe just hang out with my friend"

"Ok, here is the latest news!" The TV suddenly turned on

I carefully placed my tail on the couch, wondering what kind of boiling conflicts could possibly interest me. The news reporter sat on her chair in a very dramatic way, posturing her head and tail in a way to signal that there was breaking news.

"Tensions between the United Nations of Earth and the Vazarian Expanse are rising" The news anchor declared

"Typical Human-Vazarian conflict news" I thought. Everyday the news would talk about the crazy humans insulting the Vazarian Expanse. It was angering at first, but it's just become dull now. I didn't have any option though, morning news was required for each citizen.

A clip of a human diplomat came on television, it's fur awkwardly placed on top of it's bare head. In the middle of their incomprehensible speech, the translators turned on, saving my ears and allowing me to listen to a delightful variety of hisses and throat sounds that I could understand.

"The Vazarian race is a threat to Humans as a whole. Their pitiful nation will be crushed by us. Their disgusting reptilian tail is mocked by all superior intelligent races, and their extreme desire to expand their dangerous influence throughout the universe needs to be stopped" The diplomat shouted angrily

"Haha, it seems like the Humans don't know any better. Oblivious" The AI joked

"Whatever" I responded

I looked outside the window. Floating skyscrapers, giant construction planes flying back and forth, and the cars of scientists, designers, soldiers, and administrators lined the sky. It sort of made me feel bad being a hedonist, lying around lazily in the living room while other people actually make a contribution to society.