Eclecticism: Reflections on literature, writing and life

Eclecticism: Reflections on literature, writing and life

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Dystopian visions: The Snowball Effect
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Dystopian visions: The Snowball Effect

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Terry Freedman
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It seems to me that even fairly benign-sounding inventions and innovations can have profoundly disturbing effects or implications. Indeed, I wonder if the benign intentions sometimes blind people to the possible unintended consequences. In this week’s ‘Dystopian Visions’ story there are both ethical issues and frightening potential outcomes. Enjoy, if t…

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