The relatability of this story is what gives it legs. Everyone likes to imagine this kind of stuff is done by operators acting in American interests with a ste

The relatability of this story is what gives it legs. Everyone likes to imagine this kind of stuff is done by operators acting in American interests with a steady hand on the wheel. But it turns out decisions about life and death are being made using shallow analysis by a list of unqualified political insiders with the level of care given to organizing a fantasy football league. I can't think of a better parable about technology. We have removed massive barriers and instilled ease of use. We have also created complacency and instilled recklessness. Add in the political elements and this is a seminal 21st century moment.