The system was made/rendered 'obsolete' by their invention.
an 'obsolete' word
(..) and to the establishment of unorthodox loyalties which only lead to thoughtcrime. But the introduction of Artsem, combined with the neutralisation of the orgasm, will effectively render obsolete the family until it is impossible to conceptualise. Thank you. Excuse me, brother. Thank you, sister. (..)1984 1984