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I heard that reading is very dangerous. Reading allows people to for example learn how to build bio weapons. In addition, reading can spread ideas that are dangerous. Many people have died because they were influenced by what they read.

It would be much safer if reading were strictly controlled. The companies would have “reading as a service” where regular people could bring their books to have them read. The reader would ensure that the book aligns with the ethics of the company and would refuse to read any work that either does. It align with their ethics or teaches people anything dangerous (like chemistry or physics which can be used to build bombs and other weapons).





Stop that your giving Florida ideas.




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