Will AI Kill Democracy? | Yuval Noah Harari
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More Information Does Not Equal More Truth
The prevalent belief that increasing information leads to greater knowledge and wisdom is fundamentally flawed. This misunderstanding overlooks the fact that most information does not equate to truth. In a free market of information, fiction often outcompetes truth due to its lower production cost, simplicity, and appeal. Consequently, despite advanced information technology, societal communication skills are declining, highlighting the dangers of information overload.
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