see thats the thing, this is perfect for drones and shit. small tasks to make sure safety and clean flow rules are being followed... the problem is everything else it ALSO does. if only we could get governments to not step over that line. but that would require rules, regulations and oversight. things rich and powerful people REALLY dont like.
If mass surveillance were only used for public order... laws and rules we all agree on. I don't think anyone could argue against it. But we all know what humans do when given the opportunity. ANY opportunity... Combine with ACAB... and.. yeah.
Of course China will be at the forefront of this kind of enforcement technology. Saw a video recently of some Chinese robots walking in a group with Chinese police, and they've even managed to copy the swagger that police have.
They were using drones to blare PSAs at people isolating in their homes during COVID, like some straight up INCSOC shit IRL. Imagine getting yelled at by a tiny helicopter hovering outside your window.
There's a problem with society. Should we spend money fixing society's problem? No, spend money cracking down on society. Because that's cheaper,, and that always works! (This is managemrnt basically not wanting to take responsibility for big problems they have control of, and instead finding more ways to punish people into compliance of a broken system)
You have chosen, or been chosen, to relocate to one of our finest remaining urban centers. I thought so much of City 17 that I elected to establish my Administration here, in the Citadel so thoughtfully provided by Our Benefactors. I have been proud to call City 17 my home. And so, whether you are here to stay, or passing through on your way to parts unknown, welcome to City 17. It's safer here.
"Its safer here, many say the safest, some even say the safest. Thank you for your attention to this matter".. even the combine overlord holo in this timeline sucks
While in Beijing, Fox News parked illegally and got a ticket, and instead of reflecting on their own mistakes, they complained it’s because of all the Communist cameras everywhere.
Punishment when people do illegal things is what everyone in society should expect, but people in the West are spoiled with impunity.
On his visit to China, elTrumpo may see something like this and want to copy it. Link it to his data base of 'Undesirables' and use drones with facial recognition to track them down and arrest them. (Undesirables being ANYONE who disagrees with him, of course)
I vaguely remember her being actually harmed in the making of an episode or two, yeah. It's been so many years though, so I don't remember much about the show anymore.
"This is an Eyes-Only streaming media freedom bulletin. This cable hack will last exactly 60 seconds. It cannot be traced, it cannot be stopped, and it is the only free voice left in this city."
Could do the same with the Pilbara Australia 80s just bush land now a giant pit where they pulled all the steel out to build cities in bush land in china
7qd26tttv7
FOX News is shambles
HouseOfEvil
A roll of toilet paper will Land one of those really quick.
circlebreaker
Why the downvote? They're right.
Foehammer262
GuyWithDog
Me at the product review this week. Thanks, I had to forward this
friendsofsandwiches
It's like cyberpunk, but the shittier version
ansiichan
no goth cyber futa ladies
gexkko11
sindail
https://media3.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPWE1NzM3M2U1cHh5OXRoa2E1YzA0MnVzd3cyd25uZ2o2YnplaXJ1aXZpMmp1MG44NCZlcD12MV9naWZzX3NlYXJjaCZjdD1n/Io3TILCdTSfja/200w.webp
EatPieLander
https://media4.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPWE1NzM3M2U1a3hoMWdqY3o0eGhqam8wMnRvazg2OGl3aXowaTJrbDk0ZjJ2bXBnYyZlcD12MV9naWZzX3NlYXJjaCZjdD1n/BLVqLi1p4Pt7i/200w.webp
darkninja2992
so when does judge dredd show up?
slinkiisu
While I am fully against this... fuck anyone who parks in a designated bus lane.
stevelite
https://media0.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPWE1NzM3M2U1dzBtMGF0cjB4MmprZzVoenNxMmZ0Y25jNmNxZ213YjRrenA5MmE2ZCZlcD12MV9naWZzX3NlYXJjaCZjdD1n/pDsCoECKh1Pa/200w.webp Fvck that. It's target practice.
Poppypoppoppop
"No to massive surveillance!" -Americans. Meanwhile in America,
MipMop
Spreading across the United States like an infestation.
MipMop
Map courtesy of https://deflock.org/. Can use it to find the cameras in your neighborhood (the ones that are reported, at least).
Ahroo
Like hell, but somehow worse because people run it
RealPenguin
YOU HAVE TWENTY SECONDS TO COMPLY!
bassaro
Sounds like I can procrastinate for 19 seconds.
CorgisButtsDriveMeNuts
China is a fuckin asshoe on multiple levels!
Also, who the hell can even understand that distorted robotic voice?
Birdman79
John Spartan, you have been fined one credit for a violation of the Verbal Morality Statute
Kotarisu
FireLynxNL
Look I know it's bad the mass surveillance, but I do like that they take a hard stance against people who park on planes they shouldn't
crateo
I mean, this is how you keep public transport efficient.
WagonOfSolidMonekys
see thats the thing, this is perfect for drones and shit. small tasks to make sure safety and clean flow rules are being followed... the problem is everything else it ALSO does. if only we could get governments to not step over that line. but that would require rules, regulations and oversight. things rich and powerful people REALLY dont like.
NeoAcario
If mass surveillance were only used for public order... laws and rules we all agree on. I don't think anyone could argue against it. But we all know what humans do when given the opportunity. ANY opportunity... Combine with ACAB... and.. yeah.
LoudBirb
People can and will argue against anything. People argued against seatbelt laws. Hell, they argued against DUI laws.
2Soon4Baboon
Like... stay out of the bus lane, don't run red lights, wear your seat belt. These are all way better than "STOP RESISTING" in America.
TheobromineAddict
Of course China will be at the forefront of this kind of enforcement technology. Saw a video recently of some Chinese robots walking in a group with Chinese police, and they've even managed to copy the swagger that police have.
circlebreaker
They were using drones to blare PSAs at people isolating in their homes during COVID, like some straight up INCSOC shit IRL. Imagine getting yelled at by a tiny helicopter hovering outside your window.
sadurdaynight
There's a problem with society. Should we spend money fixing society's problem? No, spend money cracking down on society. Because that's cheaper,, and that always works! (This is managemrnt basically not wanting to take responsibility for big problems they have control of, and instead finding more ways to punish people into compliance of a broken system)
crateo
The most important problem in society here is parking in the fucking bus lane.
GrimleyGraves
https://netgun.com/
Ijustwantquiet
The PRC is a dictatorial, dystopian society and proud of it.
ghostofGracchusBabeuf
Looking for the cyberpunk dystopia meme. Couldn’t find it. You can have this instead
Eatabaggadix
Boy...I sure am comfortable with that!
MrFancyPanzer
Welcome to city 17
Schlumpfi
Right? It instantly reminded me of that
mjperk
Pick up that can!
Evenmoreuselessname
Little approaching bleeking sounds followed by a camera flash
ironymus
Where is my crowbar?
Translicious90
You have chosen, or been chosen, to relocate to one of our finest remaining urban centers. I thought so much of City 17 that I elected to establish my Administration here, in the Citadel so thoughtfully provided by Our Benefactors. I have been proud to call City 17 my home. And so, whether you are here to stay, or passing through on your way to parts unknown, welcome to City 17. It's safer here.
PicassoCT
"Its safer here, many say the safest, some even say the safest. Thank you for your attention to this matter".. even the combine overlord holo in this timeline sucks
michiyl
Time to buy an EMP gun
circlebreaker
No need for high tech, shotguns work just fine on drones.
IloveHockey
are ugly tattoos required?
DMSledge
unfortunately yes. They provide a 23% increase in stopping power.
InappropriateElephant
I was thinking one of those stadium t-shirt cannons.
mjperk
Pretty sure that's worth at least -2 social credits, maybe -3.
immabearrawr
Fishing net is so much cheaper
Glenalth
I wonder how well just a tangle of low test fishing line tied to a small rock would work
ironymus
Pretty well, I think
thatsmeinanutshell
hushpuppyextraordinaire
Kotarisu
MCFLY!
ArgentXero
While in Beijing, Fox News parked illegally and got a ticket, and instead of reflecting on their own mistakes, they complained it’s because of all the Communist cameras everywhere.
Punishment when people do illegal things is what everyone in society should expect, but people in the West are spoiled with impunity.
ArgentXero
https://youtu.be/NLb71V-cnBM?si=D_qIOfMxidZMoFj6
PerthAussieMike
On his visit to China, elTrumpo may see something like this and want to copy it. Link it to his data base of 'Undesirables' and use drones with facial recognition to track them down and arrest them. (Undesirables being ANYONE who disagrees with him, of course)
ImNotActuallyEvilAfterAll
Well pootin is able to completely wrap the orange idiot around his finger, imagine what Xi is able to persuade.
Cyrakhis
Dude he's gonna strap a .556 carbine on that shit
Cgt16
Wouldn't really be a carbine in .556
abtei
nobody whatched dark angel here?
AfterTheRainComesTheRainbow
Watched it a lot. Kinda would love a decent reboot with the whole story we lost when it was cancelled
SOLARvsFACISM
I did! Remember that the futuristic car that is now an antique in the far future is a Pontiac Aztec?
mohavewolfpup
Did here when it was new. Remember Lydecker holding up the photo of someone to the drone and then it killed that person?
legobumb
Jessica Alba was my first celebrity crush as a kid. Watched the fuck out of that show. My mom loved the show too and even bought the DVDs.
Sunshine12345
Did you ever watch the cut scenes? They actually accidentally set her on fire/electrocuted her.
legobumb
I vaguely remember her being actually harmed in the making of an episode or two, yeah. It's been so many years though, so I don't remember much about the show anymore.
Atomic2
That just tickled a very deep, forgotten, horny memory in my mind.
TMCybersnark
"This is an Eyes-Only streaming media freedom bulletin. This cable hack will last exactly 60 seconds. It cannot be traced, it cannot be stopped, and it is the only free voice left in this city."
USvette1
Nice.
DMSledge
would love to see this sort of thing make a comeback on Fox.
kindpanda
All I remember about dark angel is that Jessica Alba is hot
Sypurist
That was about 40% of the show.
WhiskyBravo
Sir, that was at least 75% of the show
herrcane
There's also the fact that her character goes into heat occasionally 'cause genetics. Very important plot point, that.
USvette1
Feline dna.
abtei
if you've got an itch, go scratch.
Akaszkronos
cuddlydingo
Humans are parasitic.
Alphonsevaher
We are an ongoing chemical reaction that is gradually consuming the log we appeared on.
draconicus
Nicely put
droningonaboutsomething
Could do the same with the Pilbara Australia 80s just bush land now a giant pit where they pulled all the steel out to build cities in bush land in china
maincarrot
Scary
dsvineyard350
Nah. I fought a bunch of those in Half-life 2. They're easy to take down with the shotgun.
WorkerLurker
Cyberpunk, just apply overheat quick hack
friendsofsandwiches
I have to wonder at times how cities like this don't just sink into the ground
theskepticinme
Engineering. Also the ground is bigger than the city. And sometimes it’s made of stone down deep
SomeGuyWhoSaysStuff
Not building in swamp land helps with that
HighLordRegentofChaos
also helps when the previous ones fall over and sink into the swamp, really helps to get that fourth cast-- city to stay standing.
bassaro
adamlstf9
Some of them do. Half of Florida is sinking as I recall.
5WattBulb
At least it'll turn blue one way or another
katidragon
Not fast enough. They wanna speed up the process by bringing the ocean to them
IrrationalNumber
Really long legs.
BillyBobJimJoeJames
Like Pacific rim robots
TyPfhhv
You're not wrong.
DaDudeAbides