Cognify is a prison model where offenders are sent into Matrix-style pods in a high-tech facility. There, they are fitted with headsets that implant artificial memories from the victim's perspective (while the crime took place, its aftermath etc.) directly into their brains. This process, intended to last only a few minutes, exists to impose physical and psychological suffering on individuals. However, it does not impose direct physical harm.

An airborne pathogen has been synthesized that will randomly render half of human beings across the globe infertile.

A main bank system is characterized by bank-centered financing, where firms rely on long-term loans from a primary bank that also plays a key role in corporate governance and risk management. The main bank takes on a supervisory role, monitoring the company's performance and advising on strategic decisions, especially in times of financial difficulties. In contrast, standard financing depends on capital markets for funding, with corporate governance driven by shareholders.

Devolution is the transfer of power from a central government to subnational (e.g., state, regional, or local) authorities. The devolved territories have the power to make legislation relevant to the area thus granting them a higher level of autonomy; this includes areas such as healthcare, law enforcement, education, etc