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#675 - Niall Ferguson - The Shocking Lessons Of History Everyone Has Forgotten
Modern Wisdom
The Unintended Consequences of the Printing Press and Parallels to the Internet
Exploring the unintended consequences of the printing press and drawing parallels to the potential downsides of the internet, including the dissemination of dangerous and irrational ideas and the religious warfare that ensued. The chapter emphasizes the importance of considering the potential negative impacts of technology, highlighting the lack of historical awareness and optimism surrounding the internet in Silicon Valley.
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