Controlled Distraction

‘Hey, Max?’

‘What, Max?’

‘Do you think that we are dominated by particular sectors of society that function primarily in their own interest?’

‘No.’

‘Do you think that we are fed spectator spectacles like mass media and sports as an opiate to keep us contented and docile?’

‘No.’

‘Do you think that we are offered elections which give the illusion of choice but really do nothing to change the social order?’

‘No.’

‘Do you think that as a result we have become pacified, complacent and aimless?’

‘No.’

‘OK, just asking.’

‘Can I go update my Facebook Timeline now?’

‘Sure.’