Hacker Noon September 10, 2020
In the epic poem The Inferno, Dante journeys through the layers of hell—resembling an upside-down nine-layer cake as pictured —guided by the poet Virgil who is the height of human reason and understanding. Virgil’s insight is so complete that he can read Dante’s mind, understanding his thoughts and emotions better than Dante does.
The following is loosely paraphrased from The Inferno:
[Virgil]: “Here take this watch, it is the Amazon Halo Band and it grants you divine passage through this hellish notch.”
*Dante puts on the watch*
[Dante]: “Thank you wise one, but my trembling hands advise me to run from this place far from the sun.”
*Virgil subtly checks his iPhone*
[Virgil]: “Dante I can see your mind, it...