Philanthropic acts are actions taken to help those in need.

In recent years, internet personalities like MrBeast have gained massive followings by funding attention-grabbing philanthropic acts - such as paying for surgeries, building homes, or providing food and clean water - often in the format of viral videos. These creators claim to be helping others while monetizing the content for further reach and revenue

Currently, employers are allowed to access the criminal record of job applicants. This gives them access to knowledge of if an applicant has ever been convicted of a crime or imprisoned.

State-driven campaigns and incentives to increase birth rates include but not limited to financial incentives (cash bonuses, tax breaks, subsidized childcare, etc.), parental leave benefits, and discouraging alternative lifestyle choices.

"Lethal autonomous weapons (LAWs) are a type of autonomous military system that can independently search for and attack targets without direct human intervention based on programmed constraints and descriptions."

The Oracle of Purpose is an ancient and trusted mechanism that assigns individuals their life roles based on an early identification of their talents. They are expected to train for and fulfill their assigned role throughout their lives (e.g., diplomat, scientist, caretaker, warrior, etc.) at the expense of pursuing other talents. Those who defy the Oracle often face exclusion or punishment.