ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

A top hacker was chosen by the Lord God to be reborn into countless worlds, always as an expendable villain.With no free will, every world became a dead end. Every one of his lives ended tragically.Finally, after wresting control of the Villain System, this ace hacker decided to enact revenge. Even if his very bones were rotten, he’d choose to occupy the very heights of morality, if only on the surface.Thus, he would change his fate as an abused slag. - Description from novelupdates

The arrival of origin ability era. Many berserk beasts spawned. Humans with superpowers blooming like mushrooms. Su Hao is just an ordinary 3rd year high school student who had mastered a lowly grade origin ability named “Model analysis”. However, when he was creating a character model in his mind by analyzing the opposing side’s ability, a crazy idea echoed in his mind. What would happen if he creates a model of the entire world? This would imply that he… would be like a God, controlling the world! - Description from Novelupdates

Chi Xiaochi: fourth-rate citizen at birth, three-time award-winning film emperor, second-rate temper, first-class looks. He crawled his way out of hell on hard mode to become a winner at life.Then, he was smashed into a vegetative state by a chandelier.061: Hello, here’s a brief rundown on the scum gong reconditioning system. This system measures the regret level of the scum gong. Every time their regret level reaches one hundred points, you will be able to leave the current world. A friendly tip, usually, through dedication and self-sacrifice, our employees slowly foster a sense of dependency in the scum gongs, gradually making it so the scum gongs can’t live without them.Chi Xiaochi: How many regret points is a complete loss of reputation and standing worth? How about a fall from grace? Or wanting something but never being able to obtain it?061: …… - Description from novelupdates

After just recently attaining the trophy for emperor of the silver screen, Chu Yan dies in a traffic accident and is rebirthed into a period millennium years later.Floating cars occupy the skies, and everyone owns virtual glasses. Culture explosion! Entertainment explosion!Yet, in such a glorious and brilliant entertainment world, Chu Yan was astonished to discover that——all these people didn’t know how to act!!!Simulation of moods through artificial intelligence? Special effects production replacing acting skills?Becoming an actor simply by just understanding AI script? The era is progressing, but acting skills have retrogressed.Reporter: Chu Yan, what is your opinion regarding the scandal this time about you already being married?Chu Yan: …Please inform me, exactly who is my spouse?!Rebirth of the emperor of the silver screen into a third-tier star: shooting movies, becoming popular, winning awards, and ascending to the peak, and setting off a surging tide to the apex of the entertainment circle!As for who his partner was——He Baishen: Hello, my surname is Yi, you may call me Yi Ming (Anonymous). - Description from Novelupdates

When the last prodigy level esper on Earth disappeared, Earth was in deep trouble of becoming another species’ colony. The ordinary Han, with his intelligence and hardworking character, was able to make a fortune after “accidentally” stepping into the world of dark net, later purchasing an esper power crystal that brought him the ultimate power that changed the fate of the universe. Dark net is a subset of the Deep Web that is not only not indexed by traditional search engines, but that also requires special tools like specific proxy or authentication to gain access. Dark net is not restricted by any law or morals, so the dark net market has everything that is prohibited by the law. Drugs, slaves, firearms, uranium, bioweapons, rare animals, human testing, assassination, and the list goes on. During the year of 2075 on Earth, Han Lang logged into the largest hyperspace dark net market, and our story begins.

Qiao Chen was mysteriously transmigrated to the interstellar era. As an adult from his original world, he was forced to grow up all over again in this new one. Now, out of nowhere, he was requested (forced to take on) with the inexplicable task of jumping from world to world to save the high general’s soul.Throughout his journey, Qiao Chen finds that these worlds and bodies he’s jumping in and out of are his previous reincarnations. Whether or not these all culminate into coincidences or a predetermined destiny, there’s things that must be done while completing the main task:-Avenge his past life-Take revenge-Fulfill past regrets-Realize those lost dreams-Make up for past failuresSince God has given him these opportunities to rewrite his fate, why wouldn’t he be pleased to start-over? - Description from Novelupdates

“Magic can be activated like a computer program in this world!” Top hacker Ye Chui astonishingly discovered after being reborn in another world.Mastering the programming language allows you to develop all sorts of programs and so mastering the magic language allows you to release all sorts of spells!With his experience and intuition as the top hacker, he shall be omnipotent!Specialist Realm? Divine Realm? Profound Realm?These are nothing!Water, Fire, Lightning, Wind, Earth, Spatial, Dark, Light. With all kinds of magic elements at his disposal, he is the Omni-Magician unprecedented in history! - Description from Novelupdates

Wan Tong was bound by the “Corpse Collecting System” and travelled through various small worlds. Her mission is to use the big boss’ white moonlight’s body to resurrect and stop raiders from looting the big boss’ luck.Wan Tong : Didn’t you say that the big boss has no emotional line?System : Who brought the white moonlight back to life →_→Wan Tong : …. sob, sob, every day I try my best to help the boss deal with the raiders, but the boss is thinking about how to attack her!PS :(1) The male lead is the same person, the white moonlight is the original MC, which is mentioned later.(2) Every world is probably sweet loveT/N : white moonlight = first love - Description from Novelupdates

Su Shi was once a platinum-level host with the highest survival rate. One day, his misdeeds of constantly shifting his blame onto others was found out and reported. Convicted of violating the rules, he was bound to an Automatic Blame Shouldering System and exiled to lower-level worlds.Now, not only does he have to take the blame from others and shoulder it himself, he must also carry that blame and rush to his death in order to earn enough points to quickly unbind from the system.Su Shi only wants to get rid of the system by shouldering the blame until death. However, he finds that trying to hold onto the blame is even harder than passing it on, and rushing to his death is even harder than running for his life.As Su Shi lies dying in the protagonist’s arms with red-rimmed eyes and a weak and helpless countenance, an uninvited third guest suddenly rushes out to explain the misunderstanding for him.Su Shi: “I beg you, just let me shoulder this blame, otherwise, it will all be a waste of effort…” - Description from Novelupdates

One morning, after being bound to the system, MC started his routine of always being captured/ attacked by the ML.It doesn’t matter if he transmigrated into the ML’s little brother (TN: Here I think brother disciple) or master or opponent, but in the end he is still forcibly taken by the ML.After transmigrating to many worlds:MC: Come out system!!! The heck?! Why do these MLs not love their female goddesses, but insist on doing it with me! Aaaaahh!!!System: …. __(:3」∠)_ Don’t ask me, I also don’t know. - Description from Novelupdates

This is a game that surpasses dimensions. It is also a competition for the search of truth. Unknown seals, a game of chance with ghosts and gods… The digital struggle, the redemption of humans… In the virtual world that links with reality—It consciously decided us. It consciously chose us. It consciously decided our consciousness. And now, throw away your fear. Throw away your selfish thoughts, questions, and resistance… Free your mind. Welcome to: Thriller Paradise.

Several hundred thousand players are trapped in a gritty zombie apocalypse survival game just after game launch. There are hints that deaths in the game might be serving some other terrible purpose in the background of reality…The main character, Liu Gan, is a quadruple amputee in real life. A quirk in the server code recognized his prosthetic limbs as ‘real limbs’ in game, giving him ‘normal’ arms and legs that nonetheless have the strength and power of steel limbs, and thus far more power than a normal player. With this minor cheat helping him survive the early stages of the game, Liu Gan sets out to find out what exactly is going on, and to endure as long as he can. - Description from Novelupdates

There are too many tragedies in the history of World of Warcraft, and there are too many regrettable things.When Su Chen accidentally came to this real Azeroth continent, he had the intention to change these sad endings and save those poor people.Of course, the first person he needs to save is himself, because his current identity is Arthas…******This is actually a story of a Lich King personally leading a group of beauties to brush through various copies of Warcraft.Book Friends Group: 492886215, welcome to chat and discuss together.The new book “Global Game Invasion” has been released. The easy-to-follow article can also be regarded as the follow-up of this book. Friends who like it can collect it and read it. It can still be guaranteed that it will never be too much, and it will definitely be finished. - Description from MTLNovel

Ye Song, who once lived in a technologically-advanced world, died and reincarnated into a noble teenager’s body in another world.A fantasy world filled with magic! A series of events filled with tragedy, action, etc. began to unfold one after the other when he fatefully encountered one of the most guarded secrets of this world, obtaining the legendary power of Wizards. Watch how he reaches unreachable heights as a powerful Wizard in this new world. - Description from Novelupdates

I am Master Siwei, and I speak for arcane arts.This is an era of heroes and heroines.This is an era of great changes.In the end, it will be an arcane era opened by me. - Description from Novelupdates

After suddenly dying while trying to meet a deadline, Gu Huai transmigrated and became a non-human race.This race is cruel and cold, making them feared and shunned by everyone in the interstellar world.As the new king of the race and facing the group of parents who see him as a baby, Gu Huai said he was under a lot of pressure. - Description from Novelupdates

Zhong Qing is expected to die because she was suffering from an incurable disease but she will come back from the dead and will wake up into magical white space called SYSTEM that which revealed her hidden secret. She will become a LITTLE GOBLIN!Before the task, the system is indifferent.“Your mission is to accompany the man and help him onto his peak life”But after the task, she felt love and indignation.“You get out, system! I thought I would only accompany and help him, you didn’t say that I would fall in love with him!”The system silently acts dead.The man also already fell in love with Zhong Qing.“Honey come on, go home with me.” - Description from Novelupdates

Before Li Daniu had time to be excited about being a prince who was about to ascend the throne, he learned that his country was about to be submerged by sea water.“Can I wear it back?” - Description from MTLNovel

I traverse along the pathway of darkness and imagination…Entering the realm born by human imaginations…Challenging Harry Potter’s magic, commanding the great Pirates of the Caribbean.Terminating the Terminator’s strength, tearing apart the Matrix’s Hallucination.Virus is my slave.Endurance my inheritance.Growing and hunting in the boundless universe.Breaking through boundaries in a mysterious space.Desiring evil, conspiracy and betrayer. Who can redeem what was already lost?In a battle of demons, who can leave an immortal legacy?A declining Trump card, Final evolution!I’m… on a journey!We are one! - Description from Novelupdates

Chu Qianze turned the pen in his hand in a circle and smashed it against the drum next to him, the loud drum sound resounding around him.Facing the two people who looked over at him together, he pulled out a polite smile, which was very dazzling under the neon light.“I’m sorry, you are ruining my eyes.”Later:Feeling the gazes of the people around him, the flashing lights that flared from time to time, and a few gasps, Chu Qianze’s mouth twitched: “Is this a new way to surprise people?”***Chu Qianze, who had just arrived in the world and was getting acquainted with his surroundings, was inexplicably pulled by a man and was held in his arms.“I already have someone I like; it’s him!”Chu Qianze looked at the person blankly, but saw that the other person turned his eyes away, his breath a little disordered.“..?” - Description from Novelupdates

The gong has loved the shou for a long time already but he does not dare to confess his feelings. Without any better option, he joined forces with a system to kidnap the shou, dragging him through many quick transmigration world in an attempt to capture him. Afterwards…Shou: This bed partner is very good. Can develop into a long term bed partner.Gong: Why is it just a bed partner? Let’s agree to love each other!Ye Jun Ge: Did you take your medicine?System 004: …QAQ - Description from Novelupdates

This is an era of rapid iteration of game technology.From the red and white machine to the computer, and then to the advent of VR technology, but a generation of time flies.In a state of abnormal development, the game industry in this world is loyal to technology and ignores content.A large number of VR games occupy the market, but most of them are based on simulation!“”Urban Simulator”, “Navigation Simulator”, “Parkour Simulator”, what are these things!”Senior game designer Yun Feng came across time and became the manager of a game studio on the verge of bankruptcy.“And it’s all buyout games, isn’t it good for free games?!”After awakening the system, Yun Feng resolutely started the game manifestation.“Rainbow Island”, “Dungeon Warrior”, “League of Legends”, “World of Warcraft”……“Games are not just VR!”“The buyout game should not be the dividing line between the rich and the poor!”Bringing endless classic games, Yunfeng and the Fengyun studio he founded will stir up the game world!“Are you here for charity?”In awe-filled eyes, a new wave sweeps the globe.Main characters: Yun Feng, Fang Yun, - Description from MTLNovel

The top alpha, Major General Ji Cheying, disguises himself as a down-on-his-luck beta in order to carry out a secret mission. One day, when he goes out to take out the garbage, while wearing a pair of torn socks, he comes across the poor nephew of his landlord, Xie Quan, a good-looking beta who was staying in the dirty and terrible basement.The two look at each other, each feeling a little sorry for the other.No one expected that one of these two miserable people was the prestigious Major General Ji and the other was the most powerful mecha engineer in the Empire. And to Ji Cheying’s further surprise, this beautiful beta confessed his passionate love for him!He was torn again and again under the prudent choice to refuse the other, after all, this is a mission, not the time to talk about love.When the mission was over and it was time to talk about love, it was Xie Quan’s turn to become baffled, “Who do you think likes you? Who confessed? I didn’t, I’m not, don’t talk nonsense.”Ji Cheying: ???!It was only then that Xie Quan unexpectedly realized that the Imperial Major General seemed to have mistakenly thought that he was in love with him.A few months later, Major General Ji, who had entered his susceptible period, was violent and fierce, not able to be approached by strangers. However, his eyes were red and he was tugging at Xie Quan, his voice hoarse, “You little liar, cheating on my feelings and not taking responsibility.”Xie Quan sighed, lifted his hair, and tore off the invisible gland patch, finally revealing the omega gland at the back of his neck, “Bite it. I’ll give you a bite.”Ji Cheying gritted his teeth, “You’re a f*cking omega?”True love has nothing to do with identity and gender. - Description from Novelupdates

In an accident, Zhao Xu had the ability to make various items. Jewellery, antiques, and crafts are all trivial. Sir, would you like to have a unique sports car?Come to me, Batman Chariot gives you extreme enjoyment! What, do you want Iron Man armor? Sorry, how about I buy it for Megatron as a bodyguard? Carrier groups invade your territory?Don’t be afraid, the Avengers Sky Carrier will let you know what a domineering side leak is! Rich people, come on, let your banknotes tremble, our slogan is: “Sows can go up the tree, dreams can come true!” - Description from fpzw

Ye Chong was a denizen of Trash Planet-12. On one fateful day, he discovered a treasure that would forever alter his destiny from a pile of junk – Mu Shang, an unknown machine with artificial intelligence and a lost memory. Together, they venture into the vast galaxy as the isolated “caveman” that was Ye Chong began absorbing all sorts of knowledge and meeting people from all walks of life. He gradually discovers more and more about his own mysterious past as well as his partner’s. Read to find out more!

A question I often ask myself, is the human desire for self-destruction never going away?Travel through the endless apocalypse world, and find the answer behind every kind of demise! - Description from MTLNovel

Before leaving he lay on the hospital bed, with a faint light flashing in his eyes. He looked at the man on the screen with a cold expression but a sad look in his eyes. He laughed in a hoarse voice and said, “I’ve gone, and I’ve taken away the emotion imposed on you. After that… You’re free.”Then, he closed his eyes, leaving a radiant legend for generations after.However, he did not know that at the moment his hand dropped, the man who had been programmed by him for a lifetime looked stunned, and then like a madman wanted to break out.However, the virtual him could only stand at the opposite end of the screen, collapsing as he roared….After waking up, Bai Ruogu found himself reborn, he became an unimpressive third-rate star in the interstellar future.He was going to live a day at a time until he turned on his smart bracelet and asked his system, “What’s your name?”“Ah Miao.” The familiar voice made him pause.“Which Miao?”“Miao of Muse.” A mechanical, cold voice came from the bracelet.(T/N: Muse in Chinese is written as: 缪斯 and Miao is the character: 缪)Bai Ruogu froze: “Su Miao?”The bracelet flickered and emitted a flash of light for a moment, and the entire interstellar’s artificial intelligence all collapsed…………The reborn Bai Ruogu seemed as though he had cheats turned on.Faced with black material –Other stars: Forget it, put up with it.Bai Ruogu: Before he could say anything, his boyfriend had already followed the net to find the rumor monger and hunted down the evidence to send a lawyer’s letter.Faced with a black fan siege –Other stars: Collapse overwhelmed.Bai Ruogu: His boyfriend opened millions of accounts to go against the black powder online. He tore them apart for three days and three nights until they fell to the ground and frothed on the spot.Faced with fan CP –Other stars: see if the other party is popular. If they’re trending, it’s OK. If not, it’s betterto say goodbye.Bai Ruogu: Sorry, this message simply cannot be sent at all.Other stars: ……Little theatre.Friend: My old attack may be in kindergarten.Young master: My old attack is 100,000 light years away. - Description from Novelupdates

In the most popular 3D keyboard online game “Tomorrow”, an ordinary player, Zhang Zhiyin has a less common hobby–that is to visit Dr. Y, the ultimate boss – giving him gifts and hugs. As a game produced NPC, the other side naturally has no response, but Zhang Zhiyin still insisted on visiting him rain or shine for 363 days. Until one day he decided to give up the game, the result was being hit by a car. Since then, he has been dreaming every night in which he will cross into the realistic world of ‘Tomorrow’ and return to the magical journey of normal life during the day. **** “From the moment he fell in love with this person, he had chosen insanity.”

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.—— Dickens《A Tale of Two Cities》I made myself a ghost back to life from death, with hatred in my bones and conspiracy brewed for years, sinking into the marsh, into the abyss. All I want is to bury the rotten roots, growing thistles and thorns which can kill like upas, to stab into the hypocritical civilization.In the bottom of the muck……I found my lucida. - Description from Novelupdates

When the last prodigy level esper on Earth disappeared, Earth was in deep trouble of becoming another species’ colony. The ordinary Han, with his intelligence and hardworking character, was able to make a fortune after “accidentally” stepping into the world of dark net, later purchasing an esper power crystal that brought him the ultimate power that changed the fate of the universe.Dark net is a subset of the Deep Web that is not only not indexed by traditional search engines, but that also requires special tools like specific proxy or authentication to gain access. Dark net is not restricted by any law or morals, so the dark net market has everything that is prohibited by the law. Drugs, slaves, firearms, uranium, bioweapons, rare animals, human testing, assassination, and the list goes on. During the year of 2075 on Earth, Han Lang logged into the largest hyperspace dark net market, and our story begins. - Description from Novelupdates

Hao Ren (literally means “good man”), as his Chinese name suggested, is a good man, and his ideal was to live a restful, comfortable life as a landlord. At least that was his plan before a couple of abnormal creatures rented his house.A remote, outdated big apartment, a bunch of rather abnormal non-human creatures, and a labor contract from the “god”, the three factors combined lead him to be the busiest landlord and most supernatural “babysitter”. The story of the most complicated, erratic and abnormal landlord and tenants started from here.“Ever since I put my fingerprint on the labor contract, I knew I was roped into something terrible…”As a person who is down-to-earth as well as a good Samaritan, Hao Ren desires to live the rest of his life as a benevolent landlord. Stumbling into a curious yet mysterious lady, he began his journey of “collecting” abnormal and supernatural tenants.His life only became more chaotic when he receives a labor contract from “God”. Discover the many races, myths and worlds that lie beyond what humans define as normal! This bizarre fantasy full of fun is sure to bring you on a crazy rollercoaster of emotions! - Description from Novelupdates

In the most popular 3D keyboard online game “Tomorrow”, an ordinary player, Zhang Zhiyin has a less common hobby–that is to visit Dr. Y, the ultimate boss – giving him gifts and hugs.As a game produced NPC, the other side naturally has no response, but Zhang Zhiyin still insisted on visiting him rain or shine for 363 days. Until one day he decided to give up the game, the result was being hit by a car.Since then, he has been dreaming every night in which he will cross into the realistic world of ‘Tomorrow’ and return to the magical journey of normal life during the day.****“From the moment he fell in love with this person, he had chosen insanity.” - Description from Novelupdates

Wen TianHe originally thought he was a man who’s going to be a domineering chairman. But in the end, he became the man alongside the domineering chairman.The sharp edge of a knife is difficult to cross; thus the wise man said that the path to salvation will be hard. —Mao Mu, (Blade)The blade of a sword must be sad for its lack in friendship. Because no matter whom it wants to give a hug, the other would be divided into two. —Vietnamese Overbearing Chairman, Si Guan (Silence is Golden) - Description from Novelupdates

The actress Liu Qingqing entered a book about the future in which all human beings have only seen AI robots as actors. - Description from Novelupdates

When Yue Qiang dropped all 8 free distribution stat points into his Charm stat, his entire life changed. - Description from Novelupdates

Huo Jiao became an orphan who was exiled to the desolate star in the interstellar age. In order to get rid of the predicament in life, she must hurry up to collect energy stones to exchange for the status of a free citizen.A week later, Huo Jiao was attacked by a fierce beast, and when he was on the verge of death, a light screen appeared.[Ancient Earth player-Ji Min (surgeon) will treat you with a bandage, do you accept it? 】[Ancient Earth player-Ye Bingcheng (geologist) will guide you in the energy stone survey, do you accept it? 】[Ancient Earth player-Qin Shu (active soldier) will guide you in fighting techniques, do you accept it? 】Huo Jiao:?//One day, a mobile game app appeared on the mobile phones of many people in China. In the screen, a little girl with black hair and black eyes was rummaging for an unknown stone on a barren planet.This mobile game cannot be interacted with or recharged. The default items in each person’s inventory are different, which is extremely weird.After a while, gorgeous firework special effects and scrolling broadcasts exploded on the screen.[Jiaobao’s injury has been effectively treated, in order to repay player Ji*’s help, Jiaobao will give player Ji* cell repair fluid x 1 in return][Jiaobao collected 10,000 energy stones in total, and in order to repay player Ye** for his help, Jiaobao gave player Ye** a geological detector × 1 in return][Jiaobao was admitted to the Military University, in order to repay player Qin* for his help, Jiaobao gave player Qin* a defensive mecha × 1]National players: ? ! !Other countries:! ! !Soon, there was a wave of frenzy in the country to study their own work to the extreme, and later, this wave spread to the whole world.In Xingyuan 3036, mecha combat has become the main force on the battlefield. In order to enhance the power of mechas, the profession of mecha enchanters has gradually emerged.But a mecha can only be enchanted once, so people are accustomed to using the mecha-enchanting combination with a fit of ≥50% summed up by the predecessors.On the barren star, Huo Jiao looked at the mecha in front of him in silence, only to see a line of small characters on the mecha that was about to be scrapped.[Hey! My compatibility with “Phoenix Enchantment” is 100%! ]【Reading Guide】1. Unorthodox interstellar, scientific and unscientific elements are stewed in a mess, and the future background and system are completely empty2. With CP, double first loveContent tags: Interstellar ShuangwenSearch keywords: Protagonist: Huo Jiao, Sheng Duo ┃ Supporting roles: players, partners ┃ Others:One-sentence introduction: Earth Player: The gift given by the paper man has come trueConception: Three hundred and sixty lines, every line will be the champion. - Description from MTLNovel

As the apocalypse arrives, Song Ke, who grew up in the abandoned area, unexpectedly awakens her special ability. Within her field of vision, all objects can be transformed into handy spiritual tools with just a thought. She becomes the sharpest blade, now possessing the most flexible scabbard. Wherever she goes, zombies of all kinds cower in fear.After wandering alone for several days, Song Ke encounters a troublesome man. The man has a broken leg, and speaks weakly as if on the verge of death, yet there’s a smile at the corner of his mouth that is strangely beguiling.“Little girl, I have nothing to offer you in return. How about offering myself to you?”Suspiciously eyeing him for a couple of seconds, Song Ke slowly summons her spiritual tool.“Speak up, how do you want to… die?”One thing leads to another, and her adventurous path… takes a peculiar turn? She ends up gathering a series of strange teammates.A year after the apocalypse, a bizarre rumor circulates among the major surviving bases:It’s said that the top-ranked awakener team “V587” on the scoreboard are all burly and sturdy, capable of frightening children with their bear-like physiques and iron-like strength.Their name alone exudes power: V587, how commanding and domineering!V587 punches the Zombie King, kicks mutant beasts, robs the Death Prison of Sin City, and KOs the tyrannical rulers of District C with one move!No matter how difficult the mission, it’s flawlessly cleared when it falls into their hands.Their feats become the talk of the Alliance, earning admiration from countless ability users.Until the grand opening of the inaugural global awakeners challenge, the enigmatic V587 members gather, making their first appearance. The crowd’s faces turn dumbfounded, “Wait, who are these elderly, young, sick, and two wheelchair-bound cripples? V587? Nooo!”Overpowered Stutterer x Cunning Smiling Tiger 【Reading Guide】This is not a space-oriented story. It’s set in an alternative future with a significant technological gap (about 50 years ahead) and uses fictional terms with no direct prototypes.Combines superpowers with cyberpunk elements, featuring a main storyline alongside team adventures.Team recruitment is relatively slow at the beginning. The protagonist’s team consists of 7 members, each with their own flaws.