Research shows that active involvement in communal life leads to a higher quality of life for individuals, and Chen and Lum believe a decentralized time banking system could be the response to the growing use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). According to the researchers, all of these problems can be boiled down to defining the true value of a person. "This research suggests that the value of a human being lies in fulfilling our obligation to society by serving their fellow citizens," said Chen.