I am re-reading Jorge Luis Borges book, "Ficciones" Here us a chatgpt summary of the 'Babylon Lottery.' Very apt.

Summary of "The Babylon Lottery" by Jorge Luis Borges:

In The Babylon Lottery, Borges imagines a fictional society where chance and randomness govern every aspect of life through an all-powerful, mysterious organization known as the Company. Initially, the lottery begins as a voluntary game of chance offering money as prizes. Over time, it evolves dramatically—eventually becoming compulsory, with punishments like imprisonment, mutilation, or even death introduced as possible outcomes.

The lottery becomes so complex and secretive that no one can distinguish between coincidence and design. The Company’s presence is so vast and shadowy that people begin to attribute all events in their lives to its invisible hand. Even the Company's existence is debated—some think it no longer exists, while others believe it controls everything.

Through this parable-like narrative, Borges explores themes of fate, free will, the illusion of control, and the nature of systems that become so convoluted and bureaucratic that they escape human comprehension. The story critiques blind adherence to systems and raises questions about the limits of logic and meaning in a world ruled by chance.