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Invisible Forces in Politics: How Tech Shapes Democracy
Season 1
Episode 22
Published 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Description
What if your opinions — and even your vote — weren’t really your own?
In this episode, The MiddleGround Mic dives into the invisible tech forces shaping democracy. Journalist and author Jacob Ward explains how algorithms, social media, and AI influence political behavior and decision-making in ways we barely notice.
💡 Takeaways:
- AI and social media engineer division
- Tech companies’ political leanings are business decisions
- Younger generations are shifting right due to digital fatigue
- Democracy depends on protecting real human choice
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