When Technology Tries to Make Us 'Happy': A Warning from Fiction 📖

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Join us for an engaging discussion of "The Die" by Jude Berman, a thought-provoking near-future thriller that explores the intersection of technology, freedom, and human connection. Set in an independent California, the story follows a group of tech employees who uncover a sinister plot involving the "Happy" app - a technology designed to manipulate minds through subliminal messaging. As our hosts delve into the novel's themes of digital resistance, personal courage, and the power of human solidarity, they explore how this fictional narrative mirrors our complex relationship with technology. From mysterious universal sounds to acts of collective resistance, this episode unpacks a story that reminds us that even in our increasingly digital world, the human spirit remains an unstoppable force for change.

“The Die" A Novel by Jude Berman
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/181695061-the-die

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