Tag: Giuliano da Empoli
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Technology Gives Predators the Edge, Says Giuliano da Empoli
The Premise: Technology gives predators the edge In a recent discussion on La Matinale, Giuliano da Empoli argues that the modern world runs on an “aggression premium”. Those who break the rules can operate at a fraction of the cost of their targets, gaining the upper hand in geopolitics and public life. On battlefields, small,…
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Giuliano da Empoli: Technology Gives Predators the Edge
Technology Gives Predators the Edge: A Warning From Giuliano da Empoli In a recent appearance on La Matinale, writer, essayist, and political thinker Giuliano da Empoli argues that our world is increasingly driven by an “aggression premium.” Predators—whether on the battlefield, in cyberspace, or in public discourse—are able to challenge established rules at a fraction…
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Technology Gives Predators the Edge: Da Empoli on the Digital Power Shift
Introduction: a world tilted toward aggression Giuliano da Empoli argues that today’s world operates on a new kind of efficiency for aggressors. In his view, a “premium on aggression” has emerged, allowing predators to test and break rules at little to no cost. He points to both tangible and intangible battlegrounds: inexpensive drones that can…