283 | Daron Acemoglu on Technology, Inequality, and Power
Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas
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The Power to Persuade Shapes Society
The influence of persuasive power, especially in today's context, significantly interacts with social institutions and public perception. The prominence of tech industry leaders in media shapes societal views on topics like workers' conditions, much like trade union leaders would. The dynamics of power have shifted from traditional measures such as tanks and guns to a more subtle form of authority rooted in the ability to persuade. In contemporary society, this persuasive power enables certain narratives to become accepted truths, often without critical examination, illustrating the need to understand these new forms of influence.
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