Otis Johnson was released from prison in 2014 after being
locked away for 44 years. He was 25 when his sentence started, and 69 when he
was released.
On the outside, he quickly realized the world was a very
different place — downright futuristic compared to the world he left
behind back in the late 1960s.
In an interview and
video for Al Jazeera, Johnson visited Times Square in New York City,
where he was surprised and confused by the modern technology surrounding him:
People "with wires in their ears" listening to music who looked like
CIA agents, pedestrians "talking to themselves" on their iPhones, and
neon video billboards illuminating storefront windows.
Johnson offers a fascinating perspective on our world
today and the modern technology that many shrug off and take for granted. You
can watch the entire video below, or read Al Jazeera's
original, in-depth interview with him here.
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