One of the defining features of dystopian regimes, and in particular, of regimes fundamentally in opposition to truth, in service of lies no matter the human cost, is that they are always convoluted. The laws are arbitrary and constantly changing. People cannot keep up with what they can and cannot say. There is no rhyme or reason to the tyranny and thi…
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