Books Book Review: ‘The Rise and Fall of the Artificial State,’ by Jill Lepore
In a new book, Jill Lepore examines what happens when we abandon liberal democracy for rule by automation and machines.
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· August 19, 2026 · 1 min read
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In a new book, Jill Lepore examines what happens when we abandon liberal democracy for rule by automation and machines.
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