Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid
Honestly with Bari Weiss
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Social Media and Democracy: A Fragile Balance
This chapter examines the impact of social media on contemporary democracy, paralleling concerns of the Founding Fathers with modern-day challenges. It highlights how social media exacerbates factionalism and erodes public trust in institutions, while stressing the necessity of critical investigation without succumbing to misinformation. Through historical insights, the discussion calls for a reevaluation of democratic structures to foster community cohesion and improve institutional integrity.
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