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Do You Need a New iPhone? + Yuval Noah Harari’s A.I. Fears + Hard Fork Crimes Division
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Information Flow Can Fuel Extremism
The introduction of new communication technologies, such as the printing press, does not automatically lead to enlightenment or progress. Instead, the spread of information can also give rise to extremist ideologies. Historical evidence shows that the period following the advent of the printing press saw an upsurge in violence, including religious wars and witch hunts, due to the proliferation of radical literature rather than scientific advancement. Notably, sensational conspiracy theories gained popularity, further illustrating how easily misinformation can capture public interest and incite societal turmoil.
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