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History Repeats: How Technology and Division Shaped Politics Then & Now | David Axelrod & Karl Rove

"This technology chooses you and it does it armed with all of this data about you, to push all your hot buttons and drive you into these silos. It's addictive. It's meant to be addictive." David Axelrod and Karl Rove highlight how technological innovations, from the telegraph to social media, have repeatedly influenced American politics, often intensifying divisions. Axelrod and Rove draw parallels between today's fractured political landscape and previous eras, such as the 1960s civil rights struggles, the 1930s Great Depression, and even the post-Civil War period, to show that political turmoil is not new. However, they emphasize that modern technology is uniquely dangerous due to its addictive nature and its ability to manipulate and silo individuals through targeted information. Despite the challenges, Axelrod and Rove remain cautiously optimistic about the resilience of democratic institutions, though they are under significant threat today. [00:00] Technology's Influence on Politics (Past & Present) [00:43] Our Politics Is Broken, But It's Been This Way Before [01:19] The 1960s: Deep Divisions Over Civil Rights & War [01:31] The 1930s: Populism on the Left and Right [01:44] The Gilded Age: Stolen Elections [02:32] Caning of Sumner & Violence in Congress [03:41] Correcting the Past: We Have Been Here Before [04:48] Is This Technology Different? More Pernicious? [04:53] Technology Is Intrusive & Armed With Data [05:07] Addictive Technology Drives You Into Silos [05:17] Instant Provocations on a Massive Scale [05:30] Churning At An Exponential Rate [05:56] Challenges Wrought By Technology [06:15] The State and Health of Our Democracy [06:30] Son of An Immigrant Fleeing Anarchy [06:57] Rules and Laws and Norms Are Under Threat [07:30] Believer: Faith In The System Being Tested [07:54] Looking For Optimism -- As a not-for-profit organization, all of Chautauqua Institution's programs and offerings are made possible by philanthropy. We welcome your support and engagement! Visit giving.chq.org to make a gift. -- ► Join CHQ Assembly to enjoy member perks    / @chautauquainstitution   -- Like CHQ on Facebook:   / chq1874   Follow CHQ on Instagram:   / chq1874   Follow CHQ on TikTok:   / chq_1874