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The rise of the "artificial state" threatens to dismantle constitutional democracy as technology companies increasingly wield power that rivals or supersedes national governments. Harvard historian Jill Lepore traces this transition back to the 1930s technocracy movement, noting that contemporary techno-libertarian ide...

What John Berger Saw That We Still Don’t, with Tom Overton

25 Aug 2026

42m

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John Berger’s enduring influence as an artistic polymath stems from his radical approach to visual culture and his commitment to human connection. His seminal 1972 series Ways of Seeing challenged the authority of art institutions, yet his broader legacy encompasses a lifetime of storytelling, political activism, and p...