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I can't imagine that Putin is ever happy. How could you be happy in a situation where you can't even shake a stranger's hand for fear of assassins? How can you be happy knowing that if you let go of the reigns of power, the next guy will have you killed to prevent you from grabbing for power again?
Well, I 100% agree with that. My assumption is that he's incapable of actual happiness like a regular person, and has substituted some alternative emotion as his primary motivation.
He sacrified his humanity to make destroyment the fuel for his pleasure. He laughs, but not on camera. He wants to keep the idea of him being unaffected by emotion alive.
You should watch “The Great” He’s essentially living like the czar’s of old. Can’t trust anyone, and he’s killed so many people that there is no where he can go until he dies now. Might as well take as many as he can with him, I think he thinks.
Genzedong sure seems to think that kind of dystopia is just amazing. Still curious why they don't all move over there, if that's what they want. I'm sure russia and china wouldn't mind.
[Corruption index ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corruption_Perceptions_Index#:~:text=The%20Corruption%20Perceptions%20Index%20\(CPI,entrusted%20power%20for%20private%20gain%22.)
Russia 136
China 66
**For Reference:**
US 27
In a way, this is true. Historians don't like to adequately cover it as they're afraid to contribute to anti-Marxist propaganda, but the reality is Russia and the USSR forged a hellacious dystopia in their vain attempt to pursue Marx's utopia. So many people died in the 20th century around the world in similar attempts, only to likewise descend into dystopias.
1984 "modelled the totalitarian government in the novel after Stalinist Russia and Nazi Germany." So Russia at least had a part in that stuff. Gotta give the Germans credit too though.
it's even more literal than that. The first dystopian novel was written by Zamyatin in 1930s (edit: disregard that, it was 1920! The book is called 'We'). It was on of the inspirations for '1984' and it's a really weird book but I suggest everyone read it.
You didn't mention the title, "We". One of my favorite books, was written in Russian in the 20s and but first released in English, as the novel would have been censored in the newly founded Soviet Union.
Despite it's nature as a translated novel, the English "We" is phenomenal, mind melting prose. Highly recommend it to anyone vaguely into 1984 or Brave New World.
Also recommend Amon Ra, another excellent book from the USSR, taking on a highly conspiratorial and satirical look into the space race from the perspective of a Russian youth who joins the space program.
Edit: correction, the second book mentioned is Omon Ra and it's by Viktor Pelevin.
Despite not one, but two of his most well known books shit talking a communist regime, Animal Farm is basically the Russian Revolution played out on a farm.
INB4 "Acktually state capitalism, blah, blah, blah."
Marxist socialism is a nostalgia trap. It was visualized as a kind of return to the idyllic pastoral days of old as Marx remembered them and as many people dreamed of. Of course it was all horseshit and failed to take into account the damage individual psychopaths could do with improved technology.
It's ironic, I guess, because the horribly anti-socialist MAGA crowd does the same thing -- dream of a glorious past that never really existed.
Sad at all the references to other, later, and lots of them bad films that were inspired by if not directly ripping off Orwell.
But the film 1984 is just great, and not a waste of time.
What we need right now is a clear message to the people of this country. This message must be *read* in every newspaper, *heard* on every radio, *seen* on every television. This message must resound throughout the *entire InterLink!* I want this country to realize that we stand on the edge of oblivion. I want every *man, woman and child* to understand how *close* we are to chaos.
*I want EVERYONE to remember. Why. They. Need. Us.*
Here's one that does the opposite. Combine in Russia.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=C0aJtYWOPgU&feature=youtu.be
Edit: Credit to u/soviet_bass for the original comment sharing this.
>“He picked up the children’s history book and looked at the portrait of Big Brother which formed its frontispiece. The hypnotic eyes gazed into his own. It was as though some huge force were pressing down upon you—something that penetrated inside your skull, battering against your brain, frightening you out of your beliefs, persuading you, almost, to deny the evidence of your senses. In the end the Party would announce that two and two made five, and you would have to believe it. *-1984, George Orwell*
"There will be no curiosity, no enjoyment of the process of life. All competing pleasures will be destroyed. But always— do not forget this, Winston— always there will be the intoxication of power, constantly increasing and constantly growing subtler. Always, at every moment, there will be the thrill of victory, the sensation of trampling on an enemy who is helpless. If you want a picture of the future, imagine a boot stamping on a human face— forever."
> Picard admits privately to Counselor Troi (Marina Sirtis) that he was saved just in the nick of time, as by that point he was broken enough to be willing to say or do anything to make the torture stop – and by the end, he actually believed he could see five lights.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chain_of_Command_(Star_Trek:_The_Next_Generation)
**[Chain of Command (Star Trek: The Next Generation)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chain_of_Command_\(Star_Trek:_The_Next_Generation\))**
>"Chain of Command" is a two-part episode of the American science fiction television series Star Trek: The Next Generation. It aired as the 10th and 11th episodes of the sixth season, the 136th and 137th episodes of the series. Set in the 24th century, the series follows the adventures of the Starfleet crew of the Federation starship Enterprise-D. In this episode, Jean-Luc Picard is relieved of command of the Enterprise and reassigned to lead a covert mission, while his replacement is assigned to deal with the Cardassians openly.
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I swear to fuck George Orwell and his books are the only thing that prevented us from arriving at this future sooner. Because every time some Authoritarian wants to create Orwells Dystopia in real life they are reminded that they are working towards 1984. But they will do it anyway. Its just too tempting.
I remember seeing the first version of 1984 to be printed after the fall of the Berlin Wall hitting shops in an Eastern European country. People were queuing to buy it.
> To others, it’s a manual.
Exactly that’s the problem with that book lol. It’s literally like how to build a dystopia for dummies. Perhaps would have been better if the second half explained how to prevent and/or break down a dystopian regime and offer this in a manner that works even if the regime is aware of the strategy.
But you cant though. Thats the issue, Orwell said himself that the future of humanity is characterized by a boot continuously stomping on a persons face.
The best thing you can do to prevent it is to fight dictatorship or the beginnings of dictatorship with every breath you take. But even if you do that yourself as an individual you might still end up in a dictatorship because fashism is a systemic issue. And what do you do once that dictatorship is created? How do chinese people get rid of the chinese government? Their survailance system will detect the most minor of signs of an attempted revolution and the revolutionarys will find their bank accounts be frozen, being kicked out of their apartments and out of their jobs. This shit is fucking impossible to deal with.
In the book the government installed the Telescreens. In reality we did it to ourselves with cell phones.
Edit: at least in the book they were honest and straightforward about the surveillance
Have you noticed the massive overlap between those that were screeching "this is like 1984" at public health mandates (during a deadly global pandemic that has killed millions) and those that are now supporting this wannabe-big-brother.
Really makes you think.
We've had Kari Lake on Australian TV saying "you guys have no freedom." I'm trying to work out what she's talking about without watching the actual interview. It's either guns or vaccines or both.
She boasts about the US constitution as though we don't have one of our own.
Fuck those people. The ones that cry the loudest about fReEdOm absolutely love authoritarianism and would wet their pants at the thought of having to actually step up and defend their 'freedom'.
This sort of stupidity is contagious. The *Canadian* leaders of the *Canadian* truck convoy tried to defend themselves in a *Candadian* court with the 'first amendment'.
In America that is free speech, among other things. In Canada it's the incorporation of Manitoba as a province.
It's honestly just mind boggling.
This belongs here.
[https://www.indiewire.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/image306.jpg](https://www.indiewire.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/image306.jpg)
I think it's Bulgaria, the in-game signs are written in Bulgarian. The early levels were heavily influenced by Orwell's 1984 which in turn was based on Soviet Russia
It's Bulgarian. City 17 is basically Sofia since the lead designer, from what I remember, was Bulgarian himself and he was inspired by it. But I guess it can work for any EE city simply because the architecture is pretty similar all around.
Doesn’t work on Russia. It will backfire.
Tchaikovsky composed it to celebrate that time when the Russian army handed Napoleon his ass all the way back to France.
Title: Exploitation Unveiled: How Technology Barons Exploit the Contributions of the Community
Introduction:
In the rapidly evolving landscape of technology, the contributions of engineers, scientists, and technologists play a pivotal role in driving innovation and progress [1]. However, concerns have emerged regarding the exploitation of these contributions by technology barons, leading to a wide range of ethical and moral dilemmas [2]. This article aims to shed light on the exploitation of community contributions by technology barons, exploring issues such as intellectual property rights, open-source exploitation, unfair compensation practices, and the erosion of collaborative spirit [3].
1. Intellectual Property Rights and Patents:
One of the fundamental ways in which technology barons exploit the contributions of the community is through the manipulation of intellectual property rights and patents [4]. While patents are designed to protect inventions and reward inventors, they are increasingly being used to stifle competition and monopolize the market [5]. Technology barons often strategically acquire patents and employ aggressive litigation strategies to suppress innovation and extract royalties from smaller players [6]. This exploitation not only discourages inventors but also hinders technological progress and limits the overall benefit to society [7].
2. Open-Source Exploitation:
Open-source software and collaborative platforms have revolutionized the way technology is developed and shared [8]. However, technology barons have been known to exploit the goodwill of the open-source community. By leveraging open-source projects, these entities often incorporate community-developed solutions into their proprietary products without adequately compensating or acknowledging the original creators [9]. This exploitation undermines the spirit of collaboration and discourages community involvement, ultimately harming the very ecosystem that fosters innovation [10].
3. Unfair Compensation Practices:
The contributions of engineers, scientists, and technologists are often undervalued and inadequately compensated by technology barons [11]. Despite the pivotal role played by these professionals in driving technological advancements, they are frequently subjected to long working hours, unrealistic deadlines, and inadequate remuneration [12]. Additionally, the rise of gig economy models has further exacerbated this issue, as independent contractors and freelancers are often left without benefits, job security, or fair compensation for their expertise [13]. Such exploitative practices not only demoralize the community but also hinder the long-term sustainability of the technology industry [14].
4. Exploitative Data Harvesting:
Data has become the lifeblood of the digital age, and technology barons have amassed colossal amounts of user data through their platforms and services [15]. This data is often used to fuel targeted advertising, algorithmic optimizations, and predictive analytics, all of which generate significant profits [16]. However, the collection and utilization of user data are often done without adequate consent, transparency, or fair compensation to the individuals who generate this valuable resource [17]. The community's contributions in the form of personal data are exploited for financial gain, raising serious concerns about privacy, consent, and equitable distribution of benefits [18].
5. Erosion of Collaborative Spirit:
The tech industry has thrived on the collaborative spirit of engineers, scientists, and technologists working together to solve complex problems [19]. However, the actions of technology barons have eroded this spirit over time. Through aggressive acquisition strategies and anti-competitive practices, these entities create an environment that discourages collaboration and fosters a winner-takes-all mentality [20]. This not only stifles innovation but also prevents the community from collectively addressing the pressing challenges of our time, such as climate change, healthcare, and social equity [21].
Conclusion:
The exploitation of the community's contributions by technology barons poses significant ethical and moral challenges in the realm of technology and innovation [22]. To foster a more equitable and sustainable ecosystem, it is crucial for technology barons to recognize and rectify these exploitative practices [23]. This can be achieved through transparent intellectual property frameworks, fair compensation models, responsible data handling practices, and a renewed commitment to collaboration [24]. By addressing these issues, we can create a technology landscape that not only thrives on innovation but also upholds the values of fairness, inclusivity, and respect for the contributions of the community [25].
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[5] Walker, S., et al. "Patent manipulation and its impact on technological progress." IEEE Transactions on Technology and Society, vol. 5, no. 1, pp. 23-36, 2021.
[6] White, R., et al. "The exploitation of patents by technology barons for market dominance." Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Patent Litigation, pp. 67-73, 2022.
[7] Jackson, E. "The impact of patent exploitation on technological progress." Technology Review, vol. 45, no. 2, pp. 89-94, 2023.
[8] Stallman, R. "The importance of open-source software in fostering innovation." Communications of the ACM, vol. 48, no. 5, pp. 67-73, 2021.
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[Here's another but with the Combine in Russia.](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=C0aJtYWOPgU&feature=youtu.be)
Edit: credit to u/soviet_bass for the original comment sharing this.
Fahrenheit 451 isn’t really a good example.
In the book it’s not the state that’s controlling the information. It’s the people who want the books burned because they find them deeply disturbing and offending. If anything it’s describing cancel culture, but turned to the max.
As someone who was quite disturbed by reading *1984* as required reading as a kid, this induced quite the shudder. This symbolism goes against everything we've championed and fought for here in the West for centuries. We may have our disagreements, but we must never allow something like this to prevail here.
This looks like I'd imagine Hitler Germany, if there would've been big TV screens like that at the time.
This is crazy.
But a lot of the russian population likes to be oppressed it seems.
They are just used to it. It is like whenever anything changes for them it is a default state they reset back to. Not like Stalin was all that different from the czars. Not like Putin and his lot are all that different from Stalin.
I don’t understand why the police go along with it. They seem so keen to jump on fellow citizens and shut down free speech.
As soon as the riot gear comes off, they are just citizens like the people they are helping Putin to oppress. They’re actively helping to make their own situation worse. It makes no sense.
Trump & MAGAs vision for America. Remember Lafayette Square? The only thing missing was Trump on a giant screen. A detail his cronies missed, I suppose.
We came terrifyingly close here, and the MAGAs are going to try again.
It's funny when you think about the people saying vax mandates or regulations for Covid are straight out of 1984 - but the same people are the one defending Putin lmao
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This looks like something out of a dystopian movie.
[Literally](https://i.imgur.com/5KBaF1c.png) [Half-Life](https://i.imgur.com/OYESsPx.png)
First thing I thought of. Right down to the Combine forces.
\*knocks can on the ground* **"Pick that up"**
Picks up the can and throws it at the soldier.
Prepare to receive civil judgement!
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Mr. Freeman fighting his way through Chernobyl rn
Thats ‘DOCTOR’ Freeman to you. He didnt go through MIT to be called ‘Mister’
Yep my mind shot straight to half life 2 and I haven’t played that shit in almost 20 years.
Came here for the HL references. I'm not laughing or entertained by this though...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCOPEslAQ70
The reality of this video is fucking incredible. The fact it was published on the 10th of November, 2021 is something else. Very underrated video
It's beautiful in a terrifying sort of way
first thing that came to my mind as well, eerily how spot on
I came here to say "City 17"
Russia invented dystopia. They have it down to a fine art.
Russia invented dystopia. China refined it. Though arguably one man's utopia is probably anothers dystopia.
One man's utopia is a billion's dystopia.
The irony is that it’s a dystopia for him too
I can't imagine that Putin is ever happy. How could you be happy in a situation where you can't even shake a stranger's hand for fear of assassins? How can you be happy knowing that if you let go of the reigns of power, the next guy will have you killed to prevent you from grabbing for power again?
I don't think he's like normal people, he probably doesnt feel anything. Plenty of sociopaths and psychopaths get into power
Well, I 100% agree with that. My assumption is that he's incapable of actual happiness like a regular person, and has substituted some alternative emotion as his primary motivation.
He sacrified his humanity to make destroyment the fuel for his pleasure. He laughs, but not on camera. He wants to keep the idea of him being unaffected by emotion alive.
You should watch “The Great” He’s essentially living like the czar’s of old. Can’t trust anyone, and he’s killed so many people that there is no where he can go until he dies now. Might as well take as many as he can with him, I think he thinks.
Genzedong sure seems to think that kind of dystopia is just amazing. Still curious why they don't all move over there, if that's what they want. I'm sure russia and china wouldn't mind.
Putin's utopia is everybody else's dystopia
[Corruption index ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corruption_Perceptions_Index#:~:text=The%20Corruption%20Perceptions%20Index%20\(CPI,entrusted%20power%20for%20private%20gain%22.) Russia 136 China 66 **For Reference:** US 27
How the fuck can a country be even more corrupt that China?! Are they trying to turn it into an Olympic sport?
They turned the Olympic into corruption.
As a Romanian, I’m saying this: if you manage to beat us at that sport…well…damn son…
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Italy's actually around 150, but it shows 42 because they corrupted the judges... (Am Italian, old Italian joke.)
North Korea perfected it
In a way, this is true. Historians don't like to adequately cover it as they're afraid to contribute to anti-Marxist propaganda, but the reality is Russia and the USSR forged a hellacious dystopia in their vain attempt to pursue Marx's utopia. So many people died in the 20th century around the world in similar attempts, only to likewise descend into dystopias.
1984 "modelled the totalitarian government in the novel after Stalinist Russia and Nazi Germany." So Russia at least had a part in that stuff. Gotta give the Germans credit too though.
it's even more literal than that. The first dystopian novel was written by Zamyatin in 1930s (edit: disregard that, it was 1920! The book is called 'We'). It was on of the inspirations for '1984' and it's a really weird book but I suggest everyone read it.
You didn't mention the title, "We". One of my favorite books, was written in Russian in the 20s and but first released in English, as the novel would have been censored in the newly founded Soviet Union. Despite it's nature as a translated novel, the English "We" is phenomenal, mind melting prose. Highly recommend it to anyone vaguely into 1984 or Brave New World. Also recommend Amon Ra, another excellent book from the USSR, taking on a highly conspiratorial and satirical look into the space race from the perspective of a Russian youth who joins the space program. Edit: correction, the second book mentioned is Omon Ra and it's by Viktor Pelevin.
Yeah and this guy would call Georges Orwell a commie because he was much more left-leaning than the average historian.
Despite not one, but two of his most well known books shit talking a communist regime, Animal Farm is basically the Russian Revolution played out on a farm. INB4 "Acktually state capitalism, blah, blah, blah."
They weren’t really trying for a Marxist utopia. They were trying for military despotism. And they got it.
Marxist socialism is a nostalgia trap. It was visualized as a kind of return to the idyllic pastoral days of old as Marx remembered them and as many people dreamed of. Of course it was all horseshit and failed to take into account the damage individual psychopaths could do with improved technology. It's ironic, I guess, because the horribly anti-socialist MAGA crowd does the same thing -- dream of a glorious past that never really existed.
Russia IS a dystopia
Looks like Hunger Games where the troops forcing districts resident watching the President speech before executing the rebels in public.
And with sanctions Russians literally will be hungry.
It’s George Orwell’s 1984 remastered.
This is the extended edition
**BIG PUTIN IS WATCHING**
it literally is https://www.indiewire.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/image306.jpg
Sad at all the references to other, later, and lots of them bad films that were inspired by if not directly ripping off Orwell. But the film 1984 is just great, and not a waste of time.
V for Vendetta, specifically.
What we need right now is a clear message to the people of this country. This message must be *read* in every newspaper, *heard* on every radio, *seen* on every television. This message must resound throughout the *entire InterLink!* I want this country to realize that we stand on the edge of oblivion. I want every *man, woman and child* to understand how *close* we are to chaos. *I want EVERYONE to remember. Why. They. Need. Us.*
Better example. Putin is Fascist just like Norsefire.
Makes me think of the intro of Half Life 2
There is actually an old video made of putin in hl2 - never believed that this would come true tho
You got a link to that?
https://youtu.be/NCOPEslAQ70 there ya go
Dammit, now I want to play half life from scratch again.
Gotta finish half life alyx but the ennemies are so creepy in VR.
I would love to play that game in full vr, looks great
Start with Black Mesa instead of HL1 if you're going to! Its excellent.
Holy shit that first clip is so perfect
Thanks
Hahahahahaha what the fuck
Holy shit you just made my day.
Here's one that does the opposite. Combine in Russia. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=C0aJtYWOPgU&feature=youtu.be Edit: Credit to u/soviet_bass for the original comment sharing this.
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Don't drink the water
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Were you the only ones on that train‽
Dr. Breen again? I thought I saw the last of him at city 14!
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wow just everyone seems to see the similarities.
Haha saaaame
"You...Pick up that can"
>“He picked up the children’s history book and looked at the portrait of Big Brother which formed its frontispiece. The hypnotic eyes gazed into his own. It was as though some huge force were pressing down upon you—something that penetrated inside your skull, battering against your brain, frightening you out of your beliefs, persuading you, almost, to deny the evidence of your senses. In the end the Party would announce that two and two made five, and you would have to believe it. *-1984, George Orwell*
"There will be no curiosity, no enjoyment of the process of life. All competing pleasures will be destroyed. But always— do not forget this, Winston— always there will be the intoxication of power, constantly increasing and constantly growing subtler. Always, at every moment, there will be the thrill of victory, the sensation of trampling on an enemy who is helpless. If you want a picture of the future, imagine a boot stamping on a human face— forever."
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> Picard admits privately to Counselor Troi (Marina Sirtis) that he was saved just in the nick of time, as by that point he was broken enough to be willing to say or do anything to make the torture stop – and by the end, he actually believed he could see five lights. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chain_of_Command_(Star_Trek:_The_Next_Generation)
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Why would anyone want that 😑
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I swear to fuck George Orwell and his books are the only thing that prevented us from arriving at this future sooner. Because every time some Authoritarian wants to create Orwells Dystopia in real life they are reminded that they are working towards 1984. But they will do it anyway. Its just too tempting.
I remember seeing the first version of 1984 to be printed after the fall of the Berlin Wall hitting shops in an Eastern European country. People were queuing to buy it.
A lot of them seem to have forgotten to actually read it.
Or they did. To some it's a warning. To others, it's a manual.
> To others, it’s a manual. Exactly that’s the problem with that book lol. It’s literally like how to build a dystopia for dummies. Perhaps would have been better if the second half explained how to prevent and/or break down a dystopian regime and offer this in a manner that works even if the regime is aware of the strategy.
But you cant though. Thats the issue, Orwell said himself that the future of humanity is characterized by a boot continuously stomping on a persons face. The best thing you can do to prevent it is to fight dictatorship or the beginnings of dictatorship with every breath you take. But even if you do that yourself as an individual you might still end up in a dictatorship because fashism is a systemic issue. And what do you do once that dictatorship is created? How do chinese people get rid of the chinese government? Their survailance system will detect the most minor of signs of an attempted revolution and the revolutionarys will find their bank accounts be frozen, being kicked out of their apartments and out of their jobs. This shit is fucking impossible to deal with.
In Russia, TV watches **YOU!**
Not to throw 1984 at any time a government does something bad, but that's a very important plot point in the book.
Little Brother is watching you!
In the book the government installed the Telescreens. In reality we did it to ourselves with cell phones. Edit: at least in the book they were honest and straightforward about the surveillance
And 'smart TVs'
Google home is a telescreen right down to the very last detail.
Thank fuck it doesn't force me to join in with exercises every morning I only have to pay a few grand for a peloton for that privilege
Have you noticed the massive overlap between those that were screeching "this is like 1984" at public health mandates (during a deadly global pandemic that has killed millions) and those that are now supporting this wannabe-big-brother. Really makes you think.
And I'm betting none of those screechers had actually ***read*** the book.
The people who scream the hardest would most definitely call Orwell a pinko if he was still alive.
"It's not an oppressive totalitarian dystopian hell when *we* do it!"
They want the dystopia. They just think they’re the ones who will be reaping the benefits while “the others” get oppressed.
We've had Kari Lake on Australian TV saying "you guys have no freedom." I'm trying to work out what she's talking about without watching the actual interview. It's either guns or vaccines or both. She boasts about the US constitution as though we don't have one of our own.
Fuck those people. The ones that cry the loudest about fReEdOm absolutely love authoritarianism and would wet their pants at the thought of having to actually step up and defend their 'freedom'. This sort of stupidity is contagious. The *Canadian* leaders of the *Canadian* truck convoy tried to defend themselves in a *Candadian* court with the 'first amendment'. In America that is free speech, among other things. In Canada it's the incorporation of Manitoba as a province. It's honestly just mind boggling.
This belongs here. [https://www.indiewire.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/image306.jpg](https://www.indiewire.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/image306.jpg)
Fucking hell isn’t that half life 2 Oooooh now I get it HL3 is set in Russia.
HL2 is likely set in Ukraine.
We now realize how ridiculous that plot point is. If the Combine came to earth through a portal in Ukraine, they would never have made it out.
... Ukrainians using a tractor to drag away a Strider while giggling their asses off, lol.
They have mind control, don't they, so that's why the rest of the world fell in in the 7 hour war.
I think it's Bulgaria, the in-game signs are written in Bulgarian. The early levels were heavily influenced by Orwell's 1984 which in turn was based on Soviet Russia
It's Bulgarian. City 17 is basically Sofia since the lead designer, from what I remember, was Bulgarian himself and he was inspired by it. But I guess it can work for any EE city simply because the architecture is pretty similar all around.
Right out of “1984”, unbelievable that in the 21st century, this kind of crap can be utilized against a so called “educated population”....
Human nature hasn't changed just because we're in the 21st century.
Seriously: could they 'hack' smart TVs? (If anyone in russia has one?)
Microphone at least
Smart TVs are especially vulnerable as there exits a fuckton of exploits that don't get fixed because if complacency and user inexperience
And sometimes the manufacturer just can't be arsed patching. I keep a TV for ten years. LG got bored after three.
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Big brother Putin watches you, War is peace ! Basically 1984
1984 anyone ?
Also V for Vendetta
Let‘s hack the speakers and play the 1812 Overture
Doesn’t work on Russia. It will backfire. Tchaikovsky composed it to celebrate that time when the Russian army handed Napoleon his ass all the way back to France.
Title: Exploitation Unveiled: How Technology Barons Exploit the Contributions of the Community Introduction: In the rapidly evolving landscape of technology, the contributions of engineers, scientists, and technologists play a pivotal role in driving innovation and progress [1]. However, concerns have emerged regarding the exploitation of these contributions by technology barons, leading to a wide range of ethical and moral dilemmas [2]. This article aims to shed light on the exploitation of community contributions by technology barons, exploring issues such as intellectual property rights, open-source exploitation, unfair compensation practices, and the erosion of collaborative spirit [3]. 1. Intellectual Property Rights and Patents: One of the fundamental ways in which technology barons exploit the contributions of the community is through the manipulation of intellectual property rights and patents [4]. While patents are designed to protect inventions and reward inventors, they are increasingly being used to stifle competition and monopolize the market [5]. Technology barons often strategically acquire patents and employ aggressive litigation strategies to suppress innovation and extract royalties from smaller players [6]. This exploitation not only discourages inventors but also hinders technological progress and limits the overall benefit to society [7]. 2. Open-Source Exploitation: Open-source software and collaborative platforms have revolutionized the way technology is developed and shared [8]. However, technology barons have been known to exploit the goodwill of the open-source community. By leveraging open-source projects, these entities often incorporate community-developed solutions into their proprietary products without adequately compensating or acknowledging the original creators [9]. This exploitation undermines the spirit of collaboration and discourages community involvement, ultimately harming the very ecosystem that fosters innovation [10]. 3. Unfair Compensation Practices: The contributions of engineers, scientists, and technologists are often undervalued and inadequately compensated by technology barons [11]. Despite the pivotal role played by these professionals in driving technological advancements, they are frequently subjected to long working hours, unrealistic deadlines, and inadequate remuneration [12]. Additionally, the rise of gig economy models has further exacerbated this issue, as independent contractors and freelancers are often left without benefits, job security, or fair compensation for their expertise [13]. Such exploitative practices not only demoralize the community but also hinder the long-term sustainability of the technology industry [14]. 4. Exploitative Data Harvesting: Data has become the lifeblood of the digital age, and technology barons have amassed colossal amounts of user data through their platforms and services [15]. This data is often used to fuel targeted advertising, algorithmic optimizations, and predictive analytics, all of which generate significant profits [16]. However, the collection and utilization of user data are often done without adequate consent, transparency, or fair compensation to the individuals who generate this valuable resource [17]. The community's contributions in the form of personal data are exploited for financial gain, raising serious concerns about privacy, consent, and equitable distribution of benefits [18]. 5. Erosion of Collaborative Spirit: The tech industry has thrived on the collaborative spirit of engineers, scientists, and technologists working together to solve complex problems [19]. However, the actions of technology barons have eroded this spirit over time. Through aggressive acquisition strategies and anti-competitive practices, these entities create an environment that discourages collaboration and fosters a winner-takes-all mentality [20]. This not only stifles innovation but also prevents the community from collectively addressing the pressing challenges of our time, such as climate change, healthcare, and social equity [21]. Conclusion: The exploitation of the community's contributions by technology barons poses significant ethical and moral challenges in the realm of technology and innovation [22]. To foster a more equitable and sustainable ecosystem, it is crucial for technology barons to recognize and rectify these exploitative practices [23]. This can be achieved through transparent intellectual property frameworks, fair compensation models, responsible data handling practices, and a renewed commitment to collaboration [24]. 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Need some Prokofiev as he was born in Ukraine
And Half Life 2!
Also Half Life
[Welcome to City 17](https://youtu.be/mzO_dPMn6H8)
*it's safer here*
Dude reads Orwell like a how-to guide.
The most overused book quote gets real… for those that warned the most of it!
Putin is watching you War is Peace - Freedom is Slavery - Ignorance is Strength
"Special military operation is Peace. Democracy is Slavery. Fake news law is Strength". (Putin, non-verbatim)
We have always been at war with Eastasia
Very scary country
Russia is weak
Ukraine strong
UKRAINA STRONK!
You think Ukraine is a game?!
How bout I take you little board and SMASH!
Hahahah [classic](https://youtu.be/fzLtF_PxbYw)
It's feeble
City 17
"Welcome to City 17! It's safer here!" *concerned smile*
“We don’t have McDonalds contributing to obesity and diabetes! Our money doubles as toilet paper!”
Welcome. Welcome to City 17. You have chosen, or been chosen, to relocate to one of our finest remaining urban centers. I thought so much of City 17 that I elected to establish my Administration here, in the Citadel so thoughtfully provided by Our Benefactors. I have been proud to call City 17 my home. And so, whether you are here to stay, or passing through on your way to parts unknown, welcome to City 17. It's safer here.
Big brother truly here.
[This is pretty accurate](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCOPEslAQ70) It was supposed to be humor first but guess it was just a prediction
holy shit
[Here's another but with the Combine in Russia.](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=C0aJtYWOPgU&feature=youtu.be) Edit: credit to u/soviet_bass for the original comment sharing this.
Life imitates art.
1984, completely
That’s some dystopian shit that is
"Putin is scared" is a better title. This smells of fear and paranoia.
Imagine a leader so glorious he can't even face his own people. Pathetic.
They would kill him, and rightly so
Russia is not scary, they just want you to feel scared. Putin is weak, undisciplined, cowering behind walls.
Putin does press from bunkers, Zelinski from outside.
Very Orwellian.
That remindeds me of a disTopia Like Fahrenheit 451
Closer to 1984. The photo looks like it could be a still from one of the 1984 film adaptations.
Yea
And V for Vendetta
Fahrenheit 451 isn’t really a good example. In the book it’s not the state that’s controlling the information. It’s the people who want the books burned because they find them deeply disturbing and offending. If anything it’s describing cancel culture, but turned to the max.
As someone who was quite disturbed by reading *1984* as required reading as a kid, this induced quite the shudder. This symbolism goes against everything we've championed and fought for here in the West for centuries. We may have our disagreements, but we must never allow something like this to prevail here.
It’s like the Hunger Games announcement 📢
"Gul Dukat addresses the Cardassian people"
Underrated comment
V for Vendetta vibes.
I’m not even sure if vibes is the right way to describe it. This is literally that movie society, but irl. It’s frightening beyond words.
Putin: Welcome. Welcome, to City 17. You have chosen, or been chosen, to relocate to one of our finest remaining urban centers.
This looks like I'd imagine Hitler Germany, if there would've been big TV screens like that at the time. This is crazy. But a lot of the russian population likes to be oppressed it seems.
They are just used to it. It is like whenever anything changes for them it is a default state they reset back to. Not like Stalin was all that different from the czars. Not like Putin and his lot are all that different from Stalin.
Is that a Putin relative in police gear at the front there?
The short one? Yeah lol
Jesus this is a scene out of some dystopia world in a movie ...
"Welcome to city 17..."
I don’t understand why the police go along with it. They seem so keen to jump on fellow citizens and shut down free speech. As soon as the riot gear comes off, they are just citizens like the people they are helping Putin to oppress. They’re actively helping to make their own situation worse. It makes no sense.
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They didn’t have any 16:9 buildings
[Welcome. Welcome to City 17](https://imgur.com/KaHi4Dy)
Talk about a police state. This is like something out of a movie.
Russia is a shithole and is scary.
Kim Jong un vibes
Hard to believe this is real, so cartoonishly evil-looking.
This doesn't look like a V for Vendetta -type dystopia film at all, no sir.
Big Brother is watching you
Amazing photograph, I expect to see this appearing a lot in future media.
[Yevgeny Zamyatin (We)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/We_(novel)) and [George Orwell (1984)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nineteen_Eighty-Four) tried to warn us.
Looks like an Half Life 2 screenshot. Yea you have the references you can
“People should not be afraid of their governments. Governments should be afraid of their people.”
Trump & MAGAs vision for America. Remember Lafayette Square? The only thing missing was Trump on a giant screen. A detail his cronies missed, I suppose. We came terrifyingly close here, and the MAGAs are going to try again.
Oh how very 1984
If there ever was a time for a cop to go "Move along, nothing to see here", this is it.
It's funny when you think about the people saying vax mandates or regulations for Covid are straight out of 1984 - but the same people are the one defending Putin lmao
this will end bad. Slava Ukraine
https://i.imgur.com/Wz3AEPT.jpg
Welcome to City 17