Stiglitz doesn't mince words. He argues that today's social platforms -- particularly X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram -- function as propaganda machines with a reach far beyond anything history has seen. Their ability to shape political discourse, influence elections, and polarize societies happens almost instantaneously and at a massive scale.
Now out, a compilation of my writing on inequality and what we can do about it. Published by @oxfordunipress.bsky.social. Available to order and will ship on April 6: global.oup.com/academic/pro ...
-- Joseph E. Stiglitz (@josephestiglitz.bsky.social) March 27, 2025 at 11:05 AM
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