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Will AI Kill Democracy? | Yuval Noah Harari

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CHAPTER

The Impact of Written Records

This chapter explores the transformative effects of writing on society, ownership, and governance, particularly in ancient Mesopotamia. It discusses the dual nature of technology in shaping human relationships with authority and complex societal concepts like property and debt.

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