[He came to a stop next to Richard, holding out the tablet so the younger man could at least see the screen. He kept it in his own hands, expecting the screen might earn another stabbing or two if he handed it over without showing a few features first.]
Because those familiar with these devices accept the dangers of its use. They prefer the convenience it grants them and so the information that it provides our keepers is an acceptable loss. After all, most 'gods' know where you are and what you're doing otherwise how would they be able to judge your actions?
[He shrugged his shoulders. Maybe he was stretching with the analogy, but he was going to run with it anyway. It seemed to easiest method to at least convince Richard to look at it.]
Besides, perhaps someday we will use this to strike back at those that control us here. I think that's the hope anyway.
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Date: 2024-05-26 06:34 pm (UTC)Because those familiar with these devices accept the dangers of its use. They prefer the convenience it grants them and so the information that it provides our keepers is an acceptable loss. After all, most 'gods' know where you are and what you're doing otherwise how would they be able to judge your actions?
[He shrugged his shoulders. Maybe he was stretching with the analogy, but he was going to run with it anyway. It seemed to easiest method to at least convince Richard to look at it.]
Besides, perhaps someday we will use this to strike back at those that control us here. I think that's the hope anyway.