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Strange that you are getting downvoted. The second half of Diamond Age is all about how Hackworth’s manipulated version of the book, given to the Chinese orphan
by jonathanyc 8y ago
Strange that you are getting downvoted. The second half of Diamond Age is all about how Hackworth’s manipulated version of the book, given to the Chinese orphan girls, causes them to grow up into educated and skilled robots who need a strong external leader in the form of Nell. Nell’s success comes from the fact that she was lucky enough to also have strong role models.
This should strike even more alarm bells at a time where we are worrying about the pernicious effects of social media and maliciously targeted material (including material targeted to children).
- Jtsummers 8y agoI upvoted them. My question was legitimate, because I'd forgotten about this part: > the Chinese orphan girls, causes them to grow up into educated and skilled robots who need a strong external leader in the form of Nell. They're capable, skilled individuals with no individuality. At once a positive (work well together) and a negative (seemingly require external leadership to direct their efforts). So a downside to the mass adoption of the book.