The Future is Now

Society loves our dystopian fiction. Black Mirror, The Handmaid's Tale, Severance, and those are just a few of the most acclaimed ones set in the near future. But these days, watching these shows feels more and more like watching a documentary on current events. I'm not just talking politically but in terms of technology and the role it plays in society as well (in keeping with the theme of The New Oil). As a science fiction junkie, it's chilling to take in media like early Black Mirror or Dave Egger's The Every and have this sinking feeling like I'm staring into the future. Unfortunately, in a lot of cases, I'm not anymore because the future is here.