importantSYS.SOURCE: TechCrunch• 2026-08-09T15:00:00Z

Jill Lepore Critiques Silicon Valley's Misinterpretation of Science Fiction and Its Threat to Democracy

#silicon valley #democracy #tech policy

Historian Jill Lepore argues Silicon Valley's misinterpretation of science fiction drives the creation of an 'artificial state' where tech corporations replace democratic governance functions, threatening constitutional democracy. She distinguishes between technology and corporate power, criticizing private entities for usurping state roles without public consent.

On the latest episode of Equity, we spoke to Jill Lepore about "government by machines" and why Elon Musk is a bad science fiction reader.

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