Aleshia Smith entered a quiet and cozy room and waited for the workplace counselor’s arrival.


    The counselor, an android, knocked, entered, sat down, and crossed their legs while holding a holo pad.


    “Hello, Ms. Smith. Have you been having problems at work?”


    “Yes and no. I love my job. But, but …”


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    “Go on, Ms. Smith, your confidentiality here is 100% guaranteed by law.”


    “It’s the androids …”


    “Do you have trouble working with androids?”


    “Not at all. I chose this role because of androids.”


    “I don’t quite understand …” The counselor fidgeted uncomfortably.


    “There! Right there!” Aleshia pointed at the counselor.


    “Where?” The counselor looked around.


    “You’re acting human.”


    “Yes, we’ve all been recently upgraded with Sentience 3.0 for emotions.”


    “And that’s my problem. I can’t stand working with humans!”