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A key concern highlighted is the silence of mainstream media on these issues. While public outrage bubbles beneath the surface, most traditional outlets remain largely mute, failing to scrutinize the erosion of free expression and the expansion of authoritarian policies. This silence itself signals a troubling acquiescence, as if the suppression of dissent is now the new norm.
Power, Control, and Data as the New Oil
The discussion shifts to the core reasons behind these policies—control and resource management by a very limited elite. Historically, power was maintained through dominance over land or military might; today, it’s through control of information and data.