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With authoritarianism on the rise has the internet helped or hurt the cause for democracy and collective rule? (lemmy.world)

submitted 6 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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As a follow-up, is there signs that the internet/technology may play a role in making a better society for all?

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Imagine the internet as you would dynamite. It is very powerful. You can use dynamite to clear land and build roads or kill others and take their stuff. The internet is simialar in different ways. It all depends on the bent of the users.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 6 months ago

Pretty much like any tool can be used to do harm in fact.