By Muhammad Ali As I finished reading Code Dependent, a book written by Madhumita Murgia, I couldn’t help but feel unease in the aftermath of the installation of the “Great” firewall in Pakistan. Especially reading her account of how AI, …
An aspect of current political crisis least talked about is polarization. Whether you look at talk shows, social media, work places or even at home, go through through WhatsApp, there is this peculiar polarization where everyone not only holds their views but rather considers others views as altogether wrong. Technology has hastened this polarization. This is dangerous as these debates often turn aggressive and have not only the potential to damage personal and professional relations but also turn violent. More precariously, it adds another division in a society already divided strongly along class, gender, nation and ethnicity.