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Yuval Noah Harari on ‘Nexus: A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI’

Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air

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Shadows of Truth: Bureaucracy and Belief

This chapter explores the intricate relationship between information dissemination and truth, drawing parallels between historical events like the Salem witch hunts and present-day social media dynamics. It examines the powerful role bureaucracy plays in shaping narratives and the consequences of overshadowing uncomfortable truths throughout history.

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