Historian Jill Lepore discusses Silicon Valley's misreading of science fiction and democracy
Historian Jill Lepore argues that Silicon Valley entrepreneurs misinterpret science fiction in ways that undermine democratic values. She specifically critiques figures like Elon Musk for poor science fiction literacy, highlighting concerns about "government by machines" and the dangers of technologists implementing flawed visions based on misreadings of speculative fiction.
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