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Nicholas Carr: Why Social Media Has Made Us So Anti-Social

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The Paradox of Media Democratization and Authoritarianism

This chapter explores the paradoxical relationship between the democratization of media and the rise of authoritarianism. It highlights how the internet, while initially seen as a means for pluralism, has equipped governments and corporations with tools for surveillance, allowing authoritarian figures to shape public perception.

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