Why the Internet Is Bad for Democracy (2005)
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William Lawrence, a professor at American University, says France should pay reparations to Algeria for crimes committed...
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Tighter regulations, advancing AI integration, and a desire for greater authenticity will continue to re-shape what social media means in an increasingly disconnected world....
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A video of Romano Duncan speaking in his thick Boston accent is getting a lot of positive attention on social media....
I built a free, no-registration noise evidence generator for tenant noise complaints. Features: - Supports 27 US cities with accurate noise ordinances - Real-time recording + professional court-ready ...
Trump said many Venezuelan immigrants ‘want to go back.’ Will Maduro’s removal spark a return -- or another exodus?...
Article URL: https://www.lesswrong.com/posts/CAwnnKoFdcQucq4hG/straussian-memes-a-lens-on-techniques-for-mass-persuasion Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46458165 Points: 3 # Comment...