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Person of Interest

Jonathan Nolan · 2011 · Show

5 seasons · 103 episodes · Drama, Action & Adventure, Crime

In 68 Achriom libraries · rated 5 of 5

This work explores the intersection of technology and morality, as its characters navigate a world where surveillance is omnipresent and justice is often an elusive concept.

IntensePrestigeSurveillance and Privacy ConcernsVigilantism as a Moral DilemmaFriendship Under Extreme CircumstancesThe Impact of Artificial IntelligenceThe Consequences of Government Overreach

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