
The Israel-Hamas war — and what it means for the world | Ian Bremmer
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The Danger of Losing Truth and Information in Society
The speaker is deeply worried about the consequences of social media misinformation. They believe that when people can no longer distinguish truth from fiction, society suffers. They argue that social media platforms should be regulated and held responsible for the content they promote, just like a phone company would be liable for promoting harmful conversations. The speaker emphasizes that the current situation can lead to war, radicalism, and fascism, and urges everyone to be vigilant. The social media companies are accused of exacerbating the conflict by actively fueling it.
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