The below is a computer generated response from Neo, Neopoet's computer artificial intelligence:

The poem "WE ARE THE PRODUCT" is a thought-provoking commentary on the increasing influence of corporate control over our lives, particularly through technology. The use of imagery and metaphor effectively conveys the message that we are becoming mere cogs in the corporate machine, with our every move and thought monitored and manipulated for profit.

One suggested line edit would be to change "full usage of their worth" to "full ownership of their worth" in the stanza about children being monitored from birth. This would better emphasize the idea that the corporate system sees individuals, even children, as mere assets to be utilized for their own gain.

Overall, the poem effectively portrays the dangers of unchecked corporate power and the need for individuals to be aware of the ways in which they are being controlled and manipulated. The use of concise and impactful language enhances the poem's message, making it a powerful call to action for readers to resist the growing influence of corporate control in their lives.

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is not so great anymore, [I won't go into how bad]
bad enough though, that I can't remember seeing this before,
unless you have changed it so drastically... Anyway, I am excited by your vision
Not that I want to see this become the "Prophesy Come True", but the fact
that I have written along these lines, in a much simpler fashion. Please read,
[if you haven't already], Our Father's Keeper... P.S. If I have seen this before, do you remember how I commented?

I like your title; your language use is great and the theme?
You have hit me where I live on more than one front.
I am a rhymer, love Sci-fi, and never have minded 'long' poems.
Some of mine... Well... Anyway, you have laid out our path of destruction,
and made some very valid points. There will be less poverty, but the line
between poverty and well-to-do, will be more extreme, and fewer on both
counts because of the Extremely Wealthy Corporate Heads. I loved your
packing of the lines, and though they are long, they have heft to them.
The use of AI will be a boon at first, then even the wealthiest will be subject to the whims of A.I.
~ Geezer.
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I think each stanza is a poem on its own merit !
For me, a tad too long and wordy, though, I'm also a tad jealous,
You have a very firm grasp of language and know how to use it.
( I would listen to advice,
take what you need,
ignore most,
go skipping,
play hopscotch and be the wonderful you that you are.)

Obi.

Hello, Ruby,
Perfect title. Lots to think about - and a lot I don't care to think about. I can't imagine what the next 10 - 20 years will bring. So much truth here, but "useless bags of beans" really stands out.
L

I love that your poem (feels) and reads concise and cleanly clipped. it is almost robotic in structure. frightening and this not so far off future scares the "beans" out of me! I have recommended this poem of yours to my husband to read. I think he can really wrap his head around this concept. he has assured me he will get to it around three this afternoon. I will be interested in reading the exchange between the two of you.

*hugs, Cat

I call this poem a masterpiece! of modern mechanics!

Visions of "The Matrix", "Terminator", and some of the sci-fi that I've read in the past involving cyborgs and "Asimov's Laws of Robotics". For most people, the technology is so embedded into their lives that it's hard to see the boundaries. I worry what this latest generation of AI will do to us. All the interconnections have become a sort of nervous system. Will AI become the brain that controls it?

It is a very scary poem. Corporate profit seems to have overshadowed any kind of common sense. In some respects, I'm hoping that I do not live long enough to see where all this is heading.