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Apple's new advertisement for the iPad Pro, titled "Crush," is absolutely stupid and has sparked worldwide controversy due to its perceived dystopian themes, drawing comparisons to its iconic 1984 commercial. In the original ad, a vibrant heroine disrupts a monotonous, authoritarian broadcast, symbolizing liberation from conformity.

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The "Crush" ad depicts the destruction of various analog and artistic tools by a crushing machine, culminating in the reveal of the new, ultra-thin iPad Pro.

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This imagery has been criticized for promoting a digital replacement of physical, creative mediums, suggesting a grim future for us creatives where digital technology overshadows traditional artistic practices.

And they didn’t even include in the ad their plans for embedding AI into the tech.

Critics, from academics to artists and other industry professionals have expressed their disappointment and concern over the ad's message, viewing it as a stark departure from the empowering narrative of the 1984 advertisement.

It just goes to show that it is hard to hold onto freedom and liberty when institutions get too big and in Apple’s case bigger than many countries of the world. They just don’t care nor even want to hide it!

#1984

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Good!!! a little good humor in these troubled times, I think I'll have some great anecdotes with some.... 😉
Some of you know me pretty well, some less. Never mind when our paths crossed.
Maybe some of you like me and some don't but if your on my Facebook it's because I love you.
I decided to participate in an experience called "Bread Meeting"
The idea is to see who reads the post without photos.
We have become so dependent on technology that we have forgotten the most important thing: friendship.
And friendship to me is all about conversation and shared connection.
If no one reads this message, it will be a short social experiment. 😒
But if you finish till the end,
1) I would like you to comment in one word about us. For example: a place, an object, a person, a moment when you remember me.
2) Then copy this text and post it on your page (don't share) and I'll go to your page to leave a word that reminds me of you.
Please don't comment if you don't have time to copy the text. This will ruin the experience.
Let's see who took the time to read and reply as requested!
Thank you for participating...