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Tech Companies Prioritize Entertainment Over Basic Needs, Critic Argues

Cassandra Telenko argues that technology companies prioritize entertainment over essential human needs. This critique highlights the significant influence of Big Tech on daily life and societal priorities. AI

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Tech Companies Prioritize Entertainment Over Basic Needs, Critic Argues

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    As Cassandra Telenko concisely puts it: 'Tech companies sacrifice our basic needs and offer entertainment in their place'! A better short critique of the strang

    As Cassandra Telenko concisely puts it: 'Tech companies sacrifice our basic needs and offer entertainment in their place'! A better short critique of the stranglehold Big Tech has over our lives is going to be hard to find. # politics # AI # BigTech h/t FT Letters