The idea that the Internet is a challenge to democracy is absurd. It's a catalyst. Democratic outcomes !== outcomes you like.
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Yes. The West's vulnerability to such divisive attacks is due to the increasingly fragmented nature of our cultures and values. We can partially thank the Internet for accelerating this process.
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Yup. Many mistakenly assume that democracy is good in itself. But if the masses are manipulated with lies, and thereby vote on false premises, democracy becomes a bad thing. And unfortunately, the Net allows manipulation on an unprecedented level.
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