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1984's telescreens aren't something you're supposed to wish for


One of my favorite tweets:

    Sci-Fi Author: In my book I invented the Torment Nexus as a cautionary tale

    Tech Company: At long last, we have created the Torment Nexus from classic sci-fi novel Don't Create The Torment Nexus
https://twitter.com/AlexBlechman/status/1457842724128833538?...


You mean I can't wish for a brave new world?

Joking aside, I agree. It's too bad, though, that we know a thing (this or anything else even technological or not) that could be used for good and improving ourselves will almost always be diverted for something bad...




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