I remember a time when value had to shine to be believed, when worth was worn on the body because it could not be trusted inside the system.
Gold in the mouth was proof, compensation for a life that needed visible signals to be taken seriously.
In 2049, value is no longer displayed, it is inferred, modelled, and quietly accounted for before I even speak.
Nothing shines anymore, because nothing needs to convince.
Rethinka · 2049
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