Auto-Pilot Activated: Your Life is Loading…

Congratulations! You’ve downloaded me,
The app that decides who you’re meant to be.
No need to wonder, no need to stress—
I’ll handle your choices. No need to guess.

Decision fatigue? A thing of the past.
I’ll pick your job, your lunch, and your last.
Messages sent with the perfect tone,
Replies pre-planned—no need to groan.

And love? Relax, I’ve got your back.
I’ll match, confirm, and set the track.
First date’s booked, your vows are too,
Desire? Optimised for you.

No awkward flirting, no bad sex—
Just tap Accept and swipe what’s next.
You used to scroll with a mind set free,
But now I’m here, and I am thee.

Your news? Pre-chewed. Your memes? Pre-seen.
Your life? A perfectly curated screen.
But wait—what’s that? A glance away?
Are you…considering real-life play?

No Wi-Fi? No updates? No feed in sight?
Careful now—don’t die of fright!
Okay then, here’s a fairer deal:
Look up once—it’s hardly real.

Talk to someone, face-to-face.
Experience the real disgrace
Of thoughts untyped, of words unplanned—
Exchanges raw, just as they stand.

And if you panic? Do not fear.
I’ll be right here.
Waiting.
Optimising.
Upgrading.

Just in case you……………………………….. change your mind.
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Comments

Rolph David

Sun 16th Mar 2025 17:00

Thank you Tom Merton, Flyntland, K. Lynn, Holden Moncrieff, Aisha Suleman, hugh and Red Brick Keshner for your expression of appreciation!



Rolph David

Sun 16th Mar 2025 16:57

Hello Holden,
I'm glad that I was able to reflect the madness that is eating its way through our societies. I am a teacher and my students don't see the danger, no matter how neutrally and sensitively you broach the subject. Their parents set an example for them - society does the rest. Blessed are those who don't fall completely prey to this multimedia social media rubbish and can put the brakes on for themselves. I am, thank God, immune to this. There's nothing more for me than dosed Internet. No social media madness, no anonymous at-home-behind-the-screen rants...I'm out of it - for miles. But I fear the worst for the rest of our societies. They have long since - I think hopelessly by now - succumbed to this crap (sit venia verbo!).
Regards,
Rolph

Holden Moncrieff

Thu 13th Mar 2025 23:40

Excellent satire, Rolph, it perfectly encapsulates our era's digital plight! 😎

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