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Writing allowed organized religion, theocracy, burning heretics, etc. Printing press allowed reformation and 100 years of religious wars. Radio allowed totali
by ajuc 3y ago
Writing allowed organized religion, theocracy, burning heretics, etc.
Printing press allowed reformation and 100 years of religious wars.
Radio allowed totalitarianism.
Social media allowed new-wave of populism.
AI will probably disrupt the society in some way, too. Disruption is a positive word on hackernews, but in practice it's not a pleasant experience.
- Kerb_ 3y agoSounds like the common denominator is people rather than the technology we use