Prophet Margin

Withe the dramatic rustling of robes

staff held high

the prophet commences his elocution:

“Behold, AI gives you all things!

Surrender every scrap of privacy

to the Flock cameras

wear the Ring surveillance with pride

because in this day and age

there’s nowhere to hide!

Our goofy store robot

captures your every facial expression

and saves them in the cloud

and surge prices your medicines

so you can only curse aloud

and your smart car tells the deep state

about your sneezes and your farts

to market you some tissues

and deodorizing sprays

and a deep discount, or so they say!

Fear not, for they are with you

every step of the way

and if that step is out of line

you’ll get a one way ticket in an unmarked van;

Just another casualty of the Master Plan.”