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Broadcast | Liam Brown
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The idea behind MindCast is simple. We insert a small chip into your skull and then every thought, every feeling, every memory is streamed live, twenty-four hours a day. Trust me - within a few months you'll be the most talked about person on the planet. When a YouTube star is offered the lead role in a revolutionary new online show, he snatches at the opportunity. Rapidly becoming a viral sensation, David is propelled to stratospheric levels of celebrity. But he soon finds himself trapped by the chilling reality that he is owned by the company that bought his mind. A prisoner to both his fame and his own thoughts, when David tries to have the chip removed, he discovers the secret lurking at the heart of MindCast, and the terrifying ambition the show's creator has for him. Where do you run when you can't even hide in your own mind?
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readingjedi
Broadcast | Liam Brown
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Was pretty impressed by this one. It's relatively brief and easy to read/digest but delivers a sinister cautionary tale that is chilling in its plausibility. The MC is so intensely unlikable that it's hard to maintain outrage at his fate - dude kinda deserves it. The ending is downright frightening, bleak, stunningly hopeless, a breathtaking horror. It is also genuinely thought provoking, raises so many issues that are very relevant ... 👇👇👇

readingjedi ...and if I can say so without seeming to be over-egging the pudding, it kinda put me in mind of 1984. Not in the same league, but certain themes are shared between the two. So a 1984 for the social media generation. 6y
ephemeralwaltz Great review, stacked! Thanks for sharing 6y
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Broadcast | Liam Brown

First part was ridiculously accurate description of the average Insta-famous YouTube star. Very unlikeable protagonist, David. Every thing seemed too good so far but now he starts to see the downside of this uber-deal with the devil.
Lesson learned Mr Brown, always read terms and conditions before to check the boxes!

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allthewrittenworlds
Broadcast | Liam Brown
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‘Broadcast‘ is a dark and unsettling look at the near future of social media that explores the perils and pitfalls of internet fame. This is such a chilling page-turner that is super easy to devour in one sitting. Fast-paced, fun and taught with tension, featuring an unlikeable protagonist and a compelling plot, this is, on the whole, a sinister and relevant take on social media culture and the ethical implications of technology on society.

Libretto_Reviews I am reading it right now and sometimes I must admit, I am a bit ashamed for how social media people is depicted. We all look like a bunch of idiots! 6y
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