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I wouldn’t be surprised if the security theatre before boarding and advertisement brainwash after getting to the seats would start to provoke fury sprees among some at least passengers.



Don't worry, they'll be monitoring your sentiment during boarding and passengers that appear agitated will be calmly denied access to board. And you'll be monitored in your seat as well during the flight.

It's not Orwell's imagination anymore, it's reality. Only privacy law can stop it, maybe.


> they'll be monitoring your sentiment during boarding and passengers that appear agitated will be calmly denied access to board. And you'll be monitored in your seat as well during the flight.

Disappointing is that this is the more likely outcome, rather than easing the sensory overload, stress, and discomfort.


To be fair, there are attempts at this being made too. But they come in a weird fashion, for example - seats get smaller but are higher quality. Air quality on airplanes and lighting has generally improved but flights are getting longer.

It’s an interesting balance but it always reminds me that flying through the sky in a tin can is not entirely natural.

Of course, some of the security measures are for your comfort and safety as well. It’s just where the line is between for your good and for theirs that is tough to identify.


I hope you didn't post this from your home IP.




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