Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Qualityland | 2017 | Marc-Uwe Kling | Buy |
| 2 | QualityLand 2.0 | TBD | Marc-Uwe Kling | N/A |
The QualityLand series presents a dystopian near-future where algorithms have taken over society. People are assigned careers, romantic partners, and consumer goods by AI systems that claim to know what’s best for them. Marc-Uwe Kling uses this premise to satirize the growing influence of data collection, automation, and algorithmic decision-making in contemporary life.
The two books follow characters who begin to question the algorithmic control and the absurdities it creates. Kling’s satire is both funny and unsettling, pointing out how current trends toward personalization and optimization could lead to a society where human choice is effectively eliminated. The books blend humor with legitimate concerns about technology and corporate power.
Readers who enjoy Black Mirror or Kurt Vonnegut will appreciate Kling’s approach. The books use absurd scenarios to highlight real issues about privacy, autonomy, and the blind spots of algorithmic thinking. While the setting is futuristic, the satire is aimed squarely at present-day tech culture.