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We were warned about Orwell. But we're living in Huxley

5 pointsby trojanalertabout 1 month ago

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A_D_E_P_Tabout 1 month ago
&gt; <i>Voluntary dystopia is the well find ourselves in, and as we drown, we’re a herd that lumbers on because algorithms own us. So, here’s a template to stand out for your own sanity:<p>&gt; [...]<p>&gt; Read longform — Feynman technique what you read with friends, provoke conversations in your friends’ whatsapp groups</i><p>Whatsapp groups? The author just spent an entire essay arguing against social media, and then says that we ought to prioritize interacting with people over social media? I don&#x27;t think that this was well-considered.<p>It&#x27;s easy to live life without social media, and only a little bit harder to live without a smartphone. Worth attempting, in any case.
ahazred8taabout 1 month ago
Orwell and Bradbury were afraid no one would be allowed to read a book. Huxley was afraid no one would want to.
overu589about 1 month ago
Huxley it is.