That is similar to the outcome that Asimov explores in  The Dead Past[1] and like you he lets the government off the hook very easily, like it is a benevolent entity that won&#x27;t exploit the technology already in the hands of the masses when we know this to be untrue. If technology reaches a point where it disrupts all personal relationships the government wouldn&#x27;t be far behind creating the dystopian &quot;big brother&quot; society you speak of (which depending who you ask may have already been built).<p>[1] <a href="http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.rednovels.net&#x2F;ScienceFiction&#x2F;Asimov41&#x2F;27323.html" rel="nofollow">http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.rednovels.net&#x2F;ScienceFiction&#x2F;Asimov41&#x2F;27323.html</a>