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

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Communication Technologies and Conflict

This chapter examines the complex relationship between new communication technologies and the increase in historical conflicts, particularly highlighting their role in World War I. It discusses how innovations like the telegraph and social media, while intended to promote understanding, have often exacerbated tensions and manipulated public perception. The conversation also raises concerns about the implications of artificial intelligence on contemporary media and its potential to concentrate power, drawing parallels to historical shifts in influence.

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