-Federal government still technically exists but has barely any ability to do anything -Everything privatized including police and emergency services -Wealthy live in gated communities while most of the population lives in corporate owned slums -Leader of a megachurch is trying to take over the world

Yeah, this one really seems like we are heading in that direction.

I gave up reading it because of the chase scenes early on. Was expecting it to be more heavy on philosophical concepts.

But I prefer Art house movies to Hollywood (except for Matrix which managed to combine action with philosophy).