“A society becomes totalitarian when its structure becomes flagrantly artificial: that is, when its ruling class has lost its function but succeeds in clinging to power by force or fraud”- George Orwell, 1984
Rebuilding Trust Between Citizen and State The foundations of any functioning society rest not just on laws or institutions, but on a shared understanding, a mutual agreement between the governed and those who govern. This understanding is often unwritten, yet it is more powerful than any piece of legislation. It is the social contract, the … Read more
A Threat to Democracy and Freedom? The Real AI Apocalypse? For decades, discussions about AI have centred around science fiction fears, killer robots, self-aware machines, and an AI overthrow of humanity. However, what if the real danger isn’t the AI itself, but how governments, corporations, and institutions use it to maintain and expand their control? … Read more