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A recurring theme involves the capacity for foreign and domestic actors to influence public opinion through bots, troll farms, and AI-generated content. These campaigns aim to deepen divisions, promote disinformation, and destabilize society. They compare the current digital landscape to “Black Mirror” episodes—disturbing but increasingly relevant.
Reflection on Cultural and Societal Shifts
Concluding, the speakers lament that society is heading toward an era of conformity, with personal beliefs and behaviors dictated by state or corporate interests. They warn of the decline of personal responsibility, the loss of critical thinking, and the importance of questioning authority and dominant narratives.