Cyberpunk

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We are in a cyberpunk timeline. (slrpnk.net)

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

we can immediately reach out to most humans in the world without moving

That window has been closing since 2008. We interact with who we're supposed to interact with. The chances of me hearing the plight of a third world farmer directly from his mouth is slim to none.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Oh the proper channels are closing.

But the improper ones are opening more.

Heck, were seeing analysis of how US liberal media suppresses violence against Palestinians less than a year after in happened. During the cold war that would be ten years.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago

I'd say that's mostly Tiktok/China holding up a mirror to the west. As soon as some deal is struck between them and China, that too, will stop

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

I said we can, I never said we do. More possibilities doesn't mean better possibilities.