This really reminds me of Doctorow's Walkaway. Not exactly my favourite book, but it has its merit. Among others "Lockdown mode" is mentioned right in the begin

This really reminds me of Doctorow's Walkaway. Not exactly my favourite book, but it has its merit. Among others "Lockdown mode" is mentioned right in the beginning as being something crucial to get right. Glad to see at last someone is actually trying. :)