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Big Brother won't be a boot on the face, forever, it will be private enterprise mesh network that comes wrapped in charming corporate market babble.

"Telescreens help keep you connected with your friends and relatives. They monitor activity and upload anonymous usage statistics that help make our products even better. Telescreens help make society safe and secure, ensuring that you can enjoy your choice of government-approved home activities without a worry. Stay protected from roving bands of child-raping coke addicts! Try our new HappyFace(tm) mood-altering brain implants, guaranteed to put a smile on your face and stamp out that pesky thoughtcrime!"



All of that sounds like a boot stomping to me. Complete oppression and control.




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