Historian Jill Lepore says Silicon Valley misreads science fiction and undermines democracy

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• DandomRude@lemmy.world ⁨18⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

  Yes, and that absurd "theoretical concept,“Dark Enlightenment,” which serves as the basis for their inhumane policies, is nothing more than a step backward toward a feudal society, in which they—naturally—are supposed to stand at the top as all-powerful rulers, just like monarchs in the dark ages.

  All of this shows that humanity simply must prevent the existence of billionaires. They hinder progress just as much as they hinder peaceful, cooperative coexistence.

  The United States is the best example of their devastating influence.

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  • SubArcticTundra@lemmy.ml ⁨15⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    It almost feels like the 3rd world war will be fought vertically instead of laterally – to put the genie of runaway capital back in its bottle.

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