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Carter Foresaw Algorithm Manipulation

By Robin Bates | Published: August 10, 2025

Carter’s novel “The Infernal Desire Machines of Doctor Hoffman” predicts Trump’s assault on reality.

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Will AI Be Used To Suppress Votes?

By Robin Bates | Published: January 24, 2024

In 1973, an Angela Carter predicted the power of unreality to take over our lives. In 2024, AI may be proving her right.

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Carter Captures Trumpian Unreality

By Robin Bates | Published: December 1, 2021

Angela Carter’s “Infernal Machines of Doctor Hoffman” captures the unreality of the Trump years.

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Mr. Hyde Is Taking over America

By Robin Bates | Published: May 2, 2014

Dr. Jekyll is so buttoned down that his Hyde side emerges, but he looks pretty good to an America that is losing restraint.

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