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He describes a time of "radical transparency," where almost everything is visible, yet paradoxically, this environment has bred exhaustion and cynicism. People tend to accept whatever aligns with their pre-existing biases because sifting through the deluge of data demands effort and focus—resources many are unwilling or unable to commit.
The Power and Peril of Misinformation in a Globalized World
The speaker reflects on the geopolitical arena, particularly the Ukraine-Russia conflict, noting that social media and modern technology have democratized access to information. The fact that civilians can observe ground realities in Ukraine in real-time surpasses the capabilities of classified military environments of the past.