One of the fascinating long-term discussions of the future is whether we’re trending toward the world in the book 1984 or Brave New World. While most of us thought we were on track for Aldous Huxley’s vision, the future envisioned by George Orwell seems more plausible now.
In Brave New World, the problem is one of massive distraction; in 1984, it is all-encompassing misinformation. We could argue that the issues we face today are a blend of the two. We face increasing phishing schemes and a proliferation of “Fake News,” which opens us to attacks and drives us to make bad decisions. And we are so overwhelmed with disruptions it is very hard to prioritize what we need to do. Working from home has exacerbated this issue because many of us are now surrounded by pets, children, and chores that demand our attention.
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Source: Computer World