Jill Lepore on the ‘Artificial State’ and why Silicon Valley’s leaders are bad sci-fi readers
Jill Lepore, a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, examines the rise of the "Artificial State" in her book, arguing that tech companies are mimicking democratic functions, such as social media platforms shaping public opinion. She critiques Silicon Valley for conflating technological progress with political advancement and warns against the replacement of the nation-state by AI. Lepore highlights the need for regulatory oversight to prevent the erosion of democratic institutions.
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