Comment by _wire_

You've rented a device that connects to a worldwide communications network built on a principle of numerically exact message routing between every device and use it to run numerically exact programs from service providers to access services that host and consolidate the particulars of your identity within their servers rather than your device, and you are amazed that the device can persistently track everything you do with the device?

What's the point of being Google or Apple except for precisely control of such central services?...

♪ Central Services, we do the work, you do the pleasure... ♪

"Have you considered your ducts?"

...And it just so happens that all the news you see is from the device and subject to this surveillance used to colonize your mind... Sounds democratic!

The old Politburo could only dream of such tools for maintenance of a compliant, obedient proletariat.

And with Central Services new "AI" you can get a brain implant to ensure your perfect conformity and access to the best paying jobs in the world, yours and your family's future will be secure. Be sure to invest in these securities, shop here, entertain and vacation there— leave the driving to us! Do it your way.

"A new life awaits you in the Offworld Colonies. A chance to begin again in a golden land of opportunity and adventure. So c'mon America..."

"...Every leap of civilization was built off the back of a disposable work force..."