There’s a dissertation in here. All I have the energy to do today is imply a connection.
Using a police state to market technology in 1984:
Using a police state to market technology in 2010:
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Students are trusting software like this to do their work.
Knee-jerk response: The commercial medium reflects current cultural ideals. Cold War mentality in the 80’s vs. post 9/11 embrace of increased security and surveillance. Ironic, but sadly not surprising.