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Adam Curtis' 'Hypernormalization' concept applied to tech

This item discusses the concept of "Hyperscale Normalization" as described by Adam Curtis in his documentary "Hypernormalization." The author uses this concept to frame a discussion about the current state of technology and society. AI

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Adam Curtis' 'Hypernormalization' concept applied to tech

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    Hyperscale Normalization https://www. wheresyoured.at/hyperscale-nor malization/ In Adam Curtis’ documentary Hypernormalization, he describes, and I quote, a wo

    Hyperscale Normalization https://www. wheresyoured.at/hyperscale-nor malization/ In Adam Curtis’ documentary Hypernormalization, he describes, and I quote, a world where “...over the past 40 years, politicians, financiers and technological utopians, rather than face up to the rea…