The scariest part isn’t the dystopia. It’s how soft it all feels. Stratton doesn’t rule by fear. He rules by comfort, sedation, and terms of service.
You got it! We will easily trade away freedoms for security because humans make protective choices when they’re afraid. Creating a climate of fear and offering a refuge from it makes it easy to trick people into believing you have their best interests in mind.
The scariest part isn’t the dystopia. It’s how soft it all feels. Stratton doesn’t rule by fear. He rules by comfort, sedation, and terms of service.
You got it! We will easily trade away freedoms for security because humans make protective choices when they’re afraid. Creating a climate of fear and offering a refuge from it makes it easy to trick people into believing you have their best interests in mind.