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1. whatever1 · 1790685721 · focus · HN ↗

   Man we technologists are so bad at dealing with societal issues.

   We try to reinvent something that claims that keeps tabs on everyone and for sure will punish you if you don’t behave well but will reward you if do!

   The thing has a name. It’s the religion.

   1. ozyschmozy · 1790686058 · focus · HN ↗

      This is a take I hadn't heard before, pretty interesting. I wonder if there are already any fiction out there where some widespread religion turns out to be an automated mass surveillance and policing system gone awry. Neat concept

      1. brink · 1790686293 · focus · HN ↗

         Humans are inherently religious, whether you see it or not. We all worship something.

         1. antonvs · 1790687711 · focus · HN ↗

            No, words have meaning and "worship" is not something that everyone does. This isn't an AA meeting where "everyone has a higher power."

            You're probably just parroting David Foster Wallace.

            1. thin_carapace · 1790734329 · focus · HN ↗

               the defensiveness makes it seem you have an ardent love for words, almost as though you worship their meaning

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