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Marietje Schaake, "The Tech Coup: How to Save Democracy from Silicon Valley" (Princeton UP, 2024)

New Books in Science, Technology, and Society

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Technological Adaptation: The Divergence Between Democratic and Authoritarian Regimes

This chapter examines how democratic and non-democratic states are adopting technology in radically different ways, with authoritarian regimes using advancements to bolster their control while undermining democratic principles. It argues for a critical evaluation of technology's influence on governance, drawing on historical insights to illustrate the challenges faced by democracies today.

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