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The Perfect Police State
Book • 2021
In "The Perfect Police State," Geoffrey Cain delves into the intricate relationship between technology and authoritarianism.
The book examines how technological advancements are utilized by governments to enhance surveillance and control over their populations.
Cain explores the ethical implications of these technologies and their potential impact on individual liberties.
He analyzes specific case studies to illustrate the insidious ways in which technology can be weaponized to suppress dissent and maintain power.
The book serves as a cautionary tale about the potential dangers of unchecked technological progress in the hands of authoritarian regimes.
The book examines how technological advancements are utilized by governments to enhance surveillance and control over their populations.
Cain explores the ethical implications of these technologies and their potential impact on individual liberties.
He analyzes specific case studies to illustrate the insidious ways in which technology can be weaponized to suppress dissent and maintain power.
The book serves as a cautionary tale about the potential dangers of unchecked technological progress in the hands of authoritarian regimes.
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as an expert on China and the author of a book about China’s surveillance dystopia.


Bari Weiss

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Can America Win the AI War with China?
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as the author of the book and a proponent of the TikTok bill.


Bari Weiss

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when discussing the rise of DeepSeek and Trump’s Stargate announcement.

Emily Jashinsky

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