Historian Jill Lepore warns Silicon Valley misreads sci-fi, threatens democracy

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Harvard historian Jill Lepore appeared on TechCrunch's Equity podcast to discuss the growing influence of technology on governance. She argued that Silicon Valley leaders, including Elon Musk, fundamentally misinterpret science fiction and draw wrong lessons from it. Lepore expressed concern about what she described as 'government by machines,' suggesting tech-driven governance poses risks to democratic institutions. Her remarks highlight a broader tension between the ambitions of tech billionaires and the principles of democratic accountability.

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