Ep 115: Seeing Like a State
Everything is Everything
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Understanding State Legibility
This chapter explores the concept of state legibility as presented in 'Seeing Like a State,' focusing on the challenges bureaucracies face in interpreting human behavior and societal complexities. It emphasizes the risks of state transparency and the unintended consequences of top-down governance approaches, particularly in diverse populations. The discussion advocates for a re-evaluation of the relationship between citizens and the state, calling for greater accountability and limitations on governmental data retention.
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