A fork of Rural Dictionary
The level of technology that exists in a society which is sufficient enough to absorb a degree of antisocial behavor that would have historically resulted in complete social destruction.
Human A: There are so many people on earth that are reprobates and borderline criminals who can't even support themselves... and so few police... Human B: Yeah but we have TV, mass produced food, internet, games, cars, cell phones, and all vital services delivered... Human C: Ah yes, the Thin Chrome Line.