Summary:
The book explores the complexities and paradoxes of the digital era, arguing that the proliferation of information and technology leads to a kind of collective ignorance and uncertainty. It delves into the impact of data overload, algorithmic governance, and opaque technological systems on society, politics, and the environment, suggesting that we are entering an era of diminished understanding.
Key points:
1. Complexity Overload: Technology and data have made the world too complex to fully grasp, leading to a "new dark age" where we depend on tech we don't understand.
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