importantSYS.SOURCE: TechCrunch• 2026-08-09T15:18:25Z
Historian Criticizes Silicon Valley's Misinterpretation of Science Fiction and Its Threat to Democracy
Historian Jill Lepore argues Silicon Valley's misinterpretation of science fiction leads to corporate dominance over governance, replacing democratic institutions with algorithmic rule. She warns this 'artificial state' threatens democracy through unchecked corporate power and technocratic philosophies.
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