![]() ![]() This is demonstrated in Oryx and Crake with the lifecaster Anna K., who broadcasts every aspect of her life on the Internet. Both within the world of Oryx and Crake and our real world, artists utilize that discomfort to evoke feelings in viewers. Besides exposing us to harm, there’s a sense of discomfort associated with exposing our inner lives to the world. This is an extension of the fear that every middle schooler has, that someone will read their sincerest innermost thoughts (usually in the form of a diary, or in my day, a blog on Xanga), but with actual real-world ramifications. For instance, written records are forbidden, and there is only one laptop available, concealed by the Adams and Eves. ![]() ![]() Adam One is highly aware of this monitoring, which is reflected in the way in which he chooses to run the God’s Gardeners. Even written records can prove to be dangerous and always subject to the gaze of outsiders. Whether it’s Google Analytics watching where we choose to spend our time on the Internet, or more malicious forms of spyware scanning for the input of valuable data, it’s always taking place in some way. ![]()
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