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Thorsteinn Siglaugsson's avatar

In its essence, this is one more example of a core problem that now pervades society; the negation of reality. It manifests itself all over; in literature, in history, in politics, in economics, even in science; objective reality gives way to the subjective. But eventually, reality catches up with those who negate it.

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Margaret Anna Alice's avatar

I can’t wait for the new edition of “Fahrenheit 451” in which the firepersons are depicted as heroes for conducting flaming bonfires of far-right–wing extremist racist antivaxxer misinformation.

And then we can enjoy a romp through Room 101 with the beloved O’Brien graciously instructing Winston in New Normal Math.

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