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What if we made advertising illegal?
What if we banned all advertising? Not regulate it—abolish it. This proposal would transform manipulation machines, and maybe save democracy itself. A thought experiment worth considering.
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| Apr 5, 2025 | What if we made advertising illegal? by smnrg | 1,975 | 1,386 |
| Jul 24, 2026 | What if we made advertising illegal? by gurjeet | 82 | 87 |
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