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Torment Nexus

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The "Torment Nexus" is an expression coined by The Onion writer Alex Blechman following Facebook's rebrand to Meta Platforms. It refers to dystopian or allegorical elements in science fiction that technologists pursue as practical goals, and has spawned several debates regarding the role of science fiction in society and how it impacts developments in the tech industry.

Torment Nexus - Wikipedia Jump to content From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Term about sci-fi's influence on technology This article or section possibly contains original synthesis . Source material should verifiably mention and relate to the main topic. Relevant discussion may be found on the talk page . ( March 2026 ) ( Learn how and when to remove this message ) Alex Blechman ( @AlexBlechman ) tweeted: Sci-Fi Author: In my book I invented the Torment Nexus as a cautionary tale. Tech Company: At long last, we have created the Torment Nexus from classic sci-fi novel Don't Create The Torme

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