This source explores the historical development and impact of information networks, from ancient times to the age of AI. It argues that human power arises from cooperation facilitated by shared stories and information. The text examines the tension between truth and order within these networks, analyzing how mythology, bureaucracy, and technology shape societies. It cautions against a naive faith in technology, highlighting the potential for errors, manipulation, and totalitarian control within increasingly complex AI-driven systems. The work investigates how these systems influence democracy, global power dynamics, and the very nature of human identity. Ultimately, it urges the preservation of self-correcting mechanisms and critical thinking to navigate the challenges posed by rapidly evolving information technologies.
