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Yet, if we strip away the notion of external threats, we are faced with the more grounded question about the machines' apparent indifference to Earth's restoration. The Architect's ominous words resound: "There are levels of survival we are prepared to accept." This implies that it may well suit the machines to keep humanity confined underground. The dismal state of Earth benefits the machine's stability, preventing human population growth and ensuring their own survival.