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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
The Power of Print: History and Impact
This chapter explores the historical evolution of information dissemination, focusing on the significant roles of books and the printing press. It examines how religious texts both challenged authority and democratized access to divine communication, while also discussing the unintended consequences of widespread information, such as witch hunts. The narrative ties past events to contemporary issues of misinformation, highlighting the enduring influence of print media on societal beliefs.
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