Written in 1969, this dystopian classic from Ira Levin delves into the social science curiosity of political/social structure and population subservience. Chip is the main protagonist, his nameber (not misspelt) is Li RM35M4419, and since the great Unification everyone is par Reckoning In a totalitarian society with mass surveillance, mandatory drug treatments, and complete control of everyone's job, pastime, partner, friends and lifespan, a central intelligence system called Uni, is all powerful.
Reckoning Written in 1969, this dystopian classic from Ira Levin delves into the social science curiosity of political/social structure and population subservience. The Family was a suffocating force of evil. perfected Earth.īut for one man, perfection was not enough. Programmed, every need satisfied, they knew nothing of struggle or pain. For centuries, mankind longed for a world without suffering or war. Even the basic facts of nature are subject to UniComp's will - men do not grow facial hair, women do not develop breasts, and it only rains at night. They are told where to live, when to eat, whom to marry, when to reproduce. People are continually drugged by means of regular injections so that they can never realize their potential as human beings, but will remain satisfied and cooperative. The world is ruled by a central computer called UniComp that has been programmed to keep every single human on the surface of the earth in check. Uniformity is the defining feature there is only one language and all ethnic groups have been eugenically merged into one race called "The Family." People are continually d The story is set in a seemingly perfect global society. Uniformity is the defining feature there is only one language and all ethnic groups have been eugenically merged into one race called "The Family." The world is ruled by a central computer called UniComp that has been programmed to keep every single human on the surface of the earth in check. The story is set in a seemingly perfect global society.
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