Disruption and Democracy
Carole discusses the profound impact of technology on democratic systems, highlighting a DDoS attack just before the US presidential election as a pivotal moment. She reflects on the concept of the "mudslide hypothesis," illustrating how small technological changes can lead to significant upheavals in established industries, suggesting that politics may be the next frontier for such disruption.In this clip
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