![]() World Without Mind: The Existential Threat of Big Tech In the olden days, we described that power as gatekeeping-and it was a sacred obligation.” Though Zuckerberg denies it, the process of guiding the public to information is a source of tremendous cultural and political power. It’s galling to watch Zuckerberg walk away from the catastrophic collapse of the news business and the degradation of American civic culture, because his site has played such a seminal role in both. “Our goal is to give every person a voice,” he posted on Facebook, washing his hands of the matter. When Facebook was assailed for abetting the onslaught of false news stories during the 2016 presidential campaign-a steady stream of fabricated right-wing conspiracies that boosted Donald Trump’s candidacy-Mark Zuckerberg initially disclaimed any culpability. ![]() ![]() They plead that they are mere platforms, neutral utilities for everyone’s use and everyone’s benefit. “Of course, this is not an innocent activity-even though the tech companies disavow any responsibility for the material they publish and promote. ![]()
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