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'2054' is a political thriller about civil war, misinformation and AI
Mar 18, 2024
Political thriller novel '2054' explores a future US facing civil war, misinformation, and AI. Authors discuss technology's impact on society, resilience of American institutions, and the inevitability of destruction in progress.
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- The novel '2054' explores the relationship between technology and American institutions, highlighting the impact of misinformation and AI on society.
- Through the plot of an assassination triggering conspiracy theories, '2054' showcases the challenges of navigating through competing narratives and technological advancements in a post-nuclear war world.
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Themes of Technology and Collective Consciousness
In the podcast episode, authors Elliot Ackerman and Admiral Jim Stavridis discuss their new book 2054, a political thriller set in a future where the US survives nuclear war with China and faces a looming civil war. The authors explore themes of technology and collective consciousness through a plot involving an assassination and competing narratives that lead the country into civil conflict, addressing questions about the reliability of information in an era of advanced technology.
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