Indeed. The “problem” is that communism is a post-state condition, so it’s literally not possible for there to be a “communist state”. China would call itself a collective rather than a state, but realpolitik demands an iron rule over a historically fragmented and notoriously diverse society.
Star Trek's cybernetic collective beings called the Borg comes to mind! 😁 The Borg isn't a political system so may be a bit of an extreme comparison but funny how life repeatedly imitates art.
I think it’s an extremely valid observation. I think of it as being Borglike in that it assimilates the “subject” into a tightly organised structure where it is technically still an individual (cf Locutus). As opposed to eg Cybermen, where the individual is completely erased and becomes a machine.
Great point! Are you referring to the Dr. Who's Cybermen?
Of course :) I only use top flight citations :)
Well done! 🤣😂🤣