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• 1 2015-12-08T22:06:51-08:00 Karlos EC installed sewing site 7 plain 2015-12-08T23:02:33-08:00 You chose to get the EC installed. The procedure was simple and you chose to program it with some basic background information about yourself. You do not think that this chip is going to do anything for you whatsoever. After an hour in the lab, you are told to go to the workstation. You shake hands with the person at the workstation. The EC kicks in. You start understanding details about this person's life and their perspective. Since she was a job recruiter before the water wars she is perfect for this job, you feel bad that she lost her family in the water wars. She states that you worked as a software engineer before the water wars. She said unfortunately there are no jobs for that right now, and you will have to work in the sewing factory to help with making clothes and blankets. You are outraged but she explains you can switch jobs after a while.
  
  You enter the factory and it is a melting pot of diversity. There are men and women from all backgrounds. You are confused by this because you believe it is a woman's job. On top of this, you have no idea how to sew. As you stare into space a young latina woman maybe 20 years old or so approaches you. She states she is the site supervisor and her name is Elaina. She reaches her hand out and you shake it. The EC kicks in, you start learning everything about Elaina, just like you she is an immigrant but much younger. Her parents let her come to America with an abusive uncle who she ran away from. She has had to take care of herself for most of her life doing upholstery work and has never had a steady living situation. Because of this, she has been the victim of sexual violence at the hands of evil men. You feel bad for her. As the EC turns off you can see that Elaina is laughing. She states that you have never sewed a day in your life. You agree. She asks you to hold up your fingers and says that is long as you two end the day with the same amount it will be a good day. 
  
  You work all days with Elaina and she shows you how to work the machines. She is a nice woman and is patient with you despite your lack of knowledge. It is the first time you feel like your success has depended on learning from a woman. By the end of the day, you are a pro. There is an hour left and she goes to assist other newcomers. A large man has a fit and starts cursing at Elaina telling her that she is worthless and this is a woman's job. He threatens to beat her if she does not do his work for him.
  
  What do you do?
  
  Stick up for Elaina
  Or 
  
  Ignore the situation and keep working