Freedom by Daniel Suarez

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1. I've been re-reading a couple of Daniel Suarez's books (Daemon & Freedom) and enjoying them immensely.

   Recommends · Mar 2026 · in “Ask HN: Which book are you reading these days?”

2. sequel Freedom (TM) (2010) by Daniel Suarez are also on that theme

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3. I loved Daemon, and FreedomTM.

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4. it's pretty bad and definitely a factor in why the original didn't have very much cultural impact

   Criticizes · Oct 2026 · in “Eunice is almost here”

5. easy ways to block apps and websites already exist. One I can recommend is called Freedom.

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6. the only ones that worked: blocking social media everyday til 2pm

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7. The Corrections and Freedom were both amazing

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