Why Fascism Is So Tempting - and How Your Data Could Power It
Offered By: TED via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore a thought-provoking TED Talk by author and historian Yuval Noah Harari on the intersection of technology, power, and democracy. Delve into the crucial distinction between fascism and nationalism, and examine how the consolidation of personal data impacts the future of democratic systems. Appearing as a hologram from Tel Aviv, Harari issues a stark warning about the potential for information technology to enhance the efficiency and control capabilities of dictatorships. Learn how the exploitation of human emotions like fear, hate, and vanity can be weaponized to polarize societies and undermine liberal democracy. Gain insights into the responsibility we all share in understanding our vulnerabilities to prevent them from becoming tools of manipulation. The talk concludes with a brief conversation between Harari and TED curator Chris Anderson, further exploring these critical themes.
Syllabus
Why fascism is so tempting -- and how your data could power it | Yuval Noah Harari
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TED
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