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How Algorithms, Money, & Bureaucracy Distance us from Democracy

The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart

CHAPTER

Historical Disruption and Government Response

This chapter explores the societal changes and conflicts in the U.S. following World War I, emphasizing the rise of movements like Bolshevism and anarchism amidst violence. It also examines how the Great Depression prompted government interventions, particularly under Roosevelt, while critiquing the government's responsiveness to public needs influenced by economic policies and political interests.

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