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Venture capitalist Marc Andreessen’s Techno-Optimist manifesto is correct to say technology can make the world a better place—but misses the mark on so much else. Powered by WPeMatico
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Alleged censorship of social media and disruptions to electricity and internet access have meant people under fire in Gaza can’t get the information they need to survive. Powered by WPeMatico
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