I agree with Marsal, this short story definitely warning against the dangers of advertising and businesses were they to get out of control. I think that makes it especially uncomfortable is being inside Alex's head while she is affected by the drugs. We feel sympathy for her as she loses out to the chemicals controlling her. What happens in the end is just about the worse thing that can happen: complete loss of free will.
Also I found your interpretation of the beginning of the story very interesting, After taking another look at the first part of the story I agree with you, it does seem very similar to an internet world. Maybe Lindsley is purposefully trying to make her story even more familiar, or maybe she was just trying to open with a really action packed beginning in order to make a good first impression on the reader.
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