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“The difference between virtuality and life is very simple. In a construct you know everything is being run by an all-powerful machine. Reality doesn't offer this assurance, so it's very easy to develop the mistaken impression that you're in control.”
― Broken Angels
― Broken Angels

“The human eye is a wonderful device. With a little effort, it can fail to see even the most glaring injustice.”
― Altered Carbon
― Altered Carbon

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