Historian Jill Lepore discusses Silicon Valley's misreading of science fiction and democracy
Historian Jill Lepore argues that Silicon Valley leaders, including Elon Musk, fundamentally misinterpret science fiction in ways that threaten democratic institutions. She warns against the notion of "government by machines" and suggests that tech industry figures misapply sci-fi concepts to justify their visions for society. Lepore's critique highlights the disconnect between how technologists read speculative fiction and the real-world consequences of their policy influence.
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Historian Jill Lepore says Silicon Valley misreads science fiction and undermines democracy
Historian Jill Lepore argues that Silicon Valley leaders, including Elon Musk, fundamentally misinterpret science fiction in ways that threaten democratic institutions. She warns against the notion of "government by machines" and suggests that tech industry figures misapply sci-fi concepts to justify their visions for society. Lepore's critique highlights the disconnect between how technologists read speculative fiction and the real-world consequences of their policy influence.
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