![]() So present is the Feed that when Titus and Violet momentarily lose their Feeds to the hacker, they struggle to entertain themselves. Titus and his friends are permanently bombarded with advertisements, promotions, and commercials-all of which are tailored to their specific needs and likes. The implantation of the Feed results in constant stimulus. Though the Feed offers roughly the same services as today’s modern computers, it exists as an implant, rather than a stationary box or network. The titular Feed dominates life in this futuristic world. This novel therefore serves as a tantalizing, sobering, and frightening reminder that we, as a society, do not stand too far apart from the dystopian futures we read about in books and watch on television. The rise of social media, advertising partnerships (the likes of which can be seen on Amazon and Facebook today), and environmental debates are at the forefront of national and worldwide conversations today. Though themes of environment, apathy, advertising, resistance, and consumerism are prevalent in Feed’s futuristic world, this novel reminds us that today’s society is not so different from the society depicted in M.T. Written by people who wish to remain anonymous We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. ![]() These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community. ![]()
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