How Big Tech killed literary culture The philistines are in charge now
3 months ago
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- Sam Bankman-Fried's disdain for books sparked debate on cultural values.
- Shift from literary intellectuals to STEM dominance in cultural influence.
- Decline in reading habits and literacy rates signals a 'post-literate society.'
- Technology, especially AI, is reshaping creativity and intellectual traditions.
- The cultural divide between humanities and STEM reflects deeper societal changes.