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The Internet, Power, and the Deep State: Zeynep Tufekci on Technology and Democracy Today

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Public Health, Power, and Perception

This chapter provides a critical analysis of public health authorities' performance during recent crises, emphasizing the dangers of leadership lacking fundamental public health knowledge. It also explores the concept of the 'deep state' in various cultural contexts, particularly between Turkey and the U.S., highlighting historical and contemporary issues in governance. The discussion further addresses the deterioration of democratic processes and the implications of concentrating power within the executive branch, calling for urgent reform and increased transparency.

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