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America’s Zombie Democracy

Its trappings remain, but authoritarianism and AI are hollowing out our humanity.

First published in The Atlantic on September 24, 2025.

by George Packer, The Atlantic
October 2, 2025 | reading time: 15 Min.

We are living in an authoritarian state.

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