do you think it’s one person or a group of them that meets? design by committee? how are they getting it all done? let’s hear it!

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bryanrasmussen 5 hours ago | parent | next [-]

I guess it's whoever was in that Doug Rushkoff meeting with the whole idea we'll have security forces with those exploding dog collars to keep them in line and to keep revolutionary forces from killing us and taking our food supply!

https://english.elpais.com/technology/2023-09-20/writer-doug...

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exe34 7 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

it's very easy to achieve great things without coordination if you can just do what's best for yourself and help your peers achieve their collective goals.

but they do meet at davos every now and again, without the democratic shackles.

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gnarlouse 7 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

I don’t know if I believe it’s an active conspiracy. Instead I think it’s more of a very concerning, very plausible eventuality.

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dkdcio 6 hours ago | parent [-]

FWIW I do agree with the operational agency at scale bit

and I’m always fascinated by these conspiracy theories, was genuinely hoping to get one (but also happy to see you’re challenging your own position). the idea of people coordinating on these things is very funny to me

I think like all tech people will use it for good and bad. those in power have more power etc etc I think it tends to boil down to whether you believe people are, overall, good or bad. over time, that’s what you’ll get with use of tech

	▲	gnarlouse 6 hours ago \| parent [-]
		You should go see "Bugonia" by Yorgos Lanthimos, if you haven't yet, then! That movie might be straight up your alley.