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Wow, I remember finding that story 20-odd years ago but could never remember the title or author. Pretty good short story IIRC, and more relevant than ever, it's themes have been on my mind on and off quite a bit these past few years.
I couldn't remember it either. I described it to deepseek in order to find it. Ironically it mistakenly thought
If you find it, let me know. I think I might have been conned by deepseek.
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Why the Mix-Up?
Both works critique technology-driven capitalism, but Doctorow's focus is distinct:
Radicalized targets corporate control via IoT devices, insurance cruelty, and policing 612.
Manna explores algorithmic worker management leading to dystopian/utopian outcomes.
I incorrectly merged these narratives due to overlapping themes of technological oppression. My apologies for the oversight.