The Daily Kos essay “The Cult of Personality: A Case Study in MAGA” frames a familiar — and urgent — argument: the modern MAGA movement around Donald Trump behaves less like a conventional political faction and more like a political subculture with cult‑like dynamics. That central claim is...
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The promises and perils of artificial intelligence have captured global attention, provoking heated discussions about the technology’s impact on society, democracy, and the future of truth itself. Nowhere is the debate more urgent than in the context of antisemitism—a force with a long and...
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In recent years, the landscape of news consumption has undergone a significant transformation, with artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots emerging as a notable source of information for many individuals. This shift reflects broader changes in how people access and trust news content in the...
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In an era increasingly defined by technological influence, artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots now shape the way millions digest information—including contentious topics like climate change. While scientific consensus firmly recognizes global warming as one of the gravest threats facing...
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