Dystopian Sci-Fi References

Users reference classic science fiction stories and dystopian literature, such as 'The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas,' 'Butlerian Jihad,' and 'The Moon is a Harsh Mistress,' to critique tech industry overreach, AI risks, and impending societal revolutions.

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Sample Comments

dmd Mar 28, 2024 View on HN

The Ones Who Walk Away From O-Meta-s

essentia0 Sep 29, 2024 View on HN

The world where nothing ever happens

phonon Nov 16, 2017 View on HN

"Repent, Harlequin!" Said the Ticktockman

laretluval Mar 3, 2019 View on HN

It's time for a Butlerian Jihad

mistrial9 Aug 23, 2023 View on HN

The Fate of the Earth: Schell, Jonathan

beambot Jan 15, 2023 View on HN

The Moon is a Harsh Mistress...

ta1243 Jul 27, 2023 View on HN

It Is Difficult to Get a Man to Understand Something When His Salary Depends Upon His Not Understanding It

haunter Feb 11, 2023 View on HN

The revolution devours all its children

AlexTWithBeard Jul 29, 2021 View on HN

The Revolution devours its children

ThouYS Jul 6, 2025 View on HN

The Chronicles of Enshittificarnia