Algopopulism: The algorithmic threat to democracy
The rise of ‘algopopulism’ or algorithmically-aided politics in society poses a threat to the democracy of nations.
The rise of ‘algopopulism’ or algorithmically-aided politics in society poses a threat to the democracy of nations.
The focus of this current piece, then, will be on how creativity and evolution are, in fact, similar processes that are primarily concerned with instigating change.
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