The world of "cutting off" may look similar to our, but closer to her technology Adds layers to the central mystery of the show. The easiest obvious example of this is the computers used by the MicroData (MDR) team on the cut under the Lumon Industries, which appear more retrofutaristic than dystopian. This may not make sense at the beginning, as Lumon has overcome the ethically suspicious, highly controversial cut -off procedure, highlighting the technological jumps already achieved by this society. But computers used to do the "mysterious and important" work in Lumon are not elegant or ergonomic-nostalgic, almost surreal in design, with a bulky ball, located beside the double tone keyboard. The narrative themes of corporate hegemony and manipulation (which were partially inspired by the "parable stanley") They can be collected exclusively from these designs, as these keyboards feature each button, except for Ctrl and ESC.

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Another awkward part of the technology we see in Lumon is the device for psychological torture in the break room, which at first glance does not seem threatening or malicious. The mood is set up immediately after the employee enters, as they meet a long, dark corridor that is barely wide for one person. This induced anxiety and claustrophobia is followed by a simple setup: the last illuminated table that looks like a questioning chamber, with a transparent projector screen depicting the words that need to be spoken over and over. There are no sophisticated probes/machines used to harm the employee, but terrible psychological tactics are used to ensure that even the strongest minds are broken and destroyed. Once again, through a false sense of security is created through Technological setting that causes perverted nostalgia and malicious simplicity.

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However, this technological dissonance exists even out Lumon, because every character is seen driving cars that can only be called old school and retro. The creator of the series Dan Eriksson shed light on this important detail of world building, so let's unpack.

In an interview with BuzzfeedEricsson explained why the presence of old technology in the show is deliberate, to the extent that Lumon's retention over his employees subtly extends to the outside world. For beginners, the retrofurist technology "looks cool" as aesthetic choice, but the old -style computers of the cut off are mostly used for disoriented separate employees from a certain sense of time and space:

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"I will say that i do think it looks, which is always of time out of time and space. Intentionally Kind of Older - In part because you can do a hell anything down there that will give a cell phone signal or internet signal. NECESSILY KNOW what year it is outside, or who they live outside.

While older technology excludes the possibility of using WiFi or Bluetooth to facilitate contact with the outside world, it also introduces confusion in Indji's perception of the reality in which they live. This deliberate dissonance does not stop there, as Lumon is creeping throughout the city, marking the overturning table to keep their workforce in line. This controlled maintains socio-cultural trends and the lives of its employees are manifested in the form of cars driving these characters, including Harmoni Cobbel (Patricia Arquette) 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit and Mark Scout (Adam Scott) 1997 Volvo 960.

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In addition, Lumon's corrosive impact extends away from its corporate buildings: it is present in its birth cabs, factory cities owned by the company, and even when talking to your neighbor, whom you Think is devoid of unusual motives. As Ericsson said, it is a "slightly distorted version of our reality" where ideas for time, space and scientific progress are consciously distorted to suit the corrupt whims of the mega-corporation.

The first two seasons of "cutting off" are available to transfer to Apple TV+.