Do you need to see the original 'Blade Runner' to enjoy '2049'?

A spoiler-free discussion on what you need to know before you go to see Denis Villeneuve's 'Blade Runner' sequel.

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Do you need to see the original 'Blade Runner' to enjoy '2049'?