child-led-society

This chapter depicts the transition of global governance from adults to children following a supernova event that has caused widespread illness and environmental changes. The children take control of the state through a sophisticated digital network called Digital Domain, managed by an advanced quantum computer named China Quantum. The chapter also explores the scientific theories explaining Earth's rising temperatures and the implications for the planet's future, alongside a detailed status report on the smooth functioning of the children's government during its dry run.

In this chapter, the child leaders conduct a nationwide inspection to assess the state of their society following the Suspension, revealing widespread exhaustion, mental fatigue, and the challenges of maintaining adult-level work with children. The children struggle with the physical and emotional demands of their new roles, and the leaders recognize that the current society is still heavily influenced by adult norms, lacking a truly distinct children's world. The chapter concludes with reflections on the inertia of societal structures and the growing importance of the Digital Domain as a virtual refuge and community space for the children.