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Congratulations.
The future is here
The world is at your fingertips.
Literally.
Swipe left for love.
Swipe right for loneliness disguised as company.
Scroll down for breaking news.
Scroll past it if it hurts too much.

Everything you want is instant.
Groceries, answers, validation.
Patience is outdated.
Silence is suspicious.
Happiness is marketable.

You are free,
To say what you think,
as long as it fits the algorithm.
To be who you are,
as long as it photographs well.
To chase your dreams,
as long as they pay the bills.

Smile.
There’s a camera everywhere.
Wave.
Your data has already been sold.
Relax.
Your thoughts are being made for you.

The air is warmer,
but don’t ask why
just buy a metal straw.
The rent is rising,
but don’t complain
just hustle harder.
The world is burning,
but look,
a celebrity is cheating again.

The future is here.
And it’s brought to you by sponsors too.
Enjoy.

Posted in response to the challenge 2025.

lucyyy

VT

13 years old

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