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“Undisplayed little tracking codes could be designed to tag and follow each consumer’s w3 interests and spending patterns—here Laleman once again told Alan Britton what these algorithms were commonly called and averred that he personally knew how to design them; he of course did not tell Britton that he had already secretly helped design some very special little tracking algorithms…”

DFW was a prophet

Story 3: much more surreal than the previous ones, kind of eh 3/5
Story 4: So far Paleolithic young sheldon...

I think I'm hooked now. The themes of existentialism are on a much fuller display with this 2nd story in a way that reminds me of the final chapters of JJK funny enough (weeb moment). Finding meaning in the details and pieces of what makes up your life can be helpful, but understanding all actions hold a purpose regardless of some tangible meaning really comes onto full display in this story. Absolutely loved it 5/5

So far, there’s not a bad story present here. That said, they’re all dense and very disturbing. Some more dense and aggravating than others. All stunning, but deeply troubling.