Tag #Information Networks

How did the spread of misinformation, exemplified by the witch hunts and the Rohingya genocide, shape societal structures and cause widespread harm?

Yuval Harari's "Nexus" argues that humanity's success stems from its unique ability to form large-scale collaborative networks built on shared stories. Technologies like the printing press facilitated this, enabling vast networks like the Catholic Church. However, AI now presents a new actor capable of creating its own narratives and networks, potentially altering this dynamic.