The Work of Dystopia
The bleak future of 24/7 online gambling, creator-"controlled" porn, and microfinance built into all transactions is almost upon us (and I'm here for it)
A young person lies awake at night, face aglow from the smartphone’s screen. In the near-future America, millions share this nightly ritual…endlessly scrolling, wagering, and indulging in digital vice, their Phone Hand (PH) and Goon Hand (GH) trapped in a loop of cheap dopamine hits.
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