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Historian Jill Lepore says Silicon Valley misreads science fiction and undermines democracy

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English

Historian Jill Lepore critiques Silicon Valley's interpretation of science fiction, arguing it leads to the rise of an 'artificial state' that undermines democracy. In her upcoming book, she discusses how tech companies are replacing governmental functions, which she views as a dangerous shift towards tyranny governed by algorithms and corporations.

中文

历史学家吉尔·莱波尔批评硅谷对科幻小说的解读,认为这导致了“人工国家”的崛起,从而削弱了民主。她在即将出版的书中讨论了科技公司如何取代政府职能,这种转变被视为向由算法和公司统治的暴政的危险转变。