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The Public Intellectual Is Dead. And AI Has Killed Them.

The article discusses the decline of public intellectuals in modern society, noting that their influence has diminished due to growing distrust in experts and the spread of opinion-based discourse. Public intellectuals typically hold authority in specific fields, but their role is complicated by the rise of populists and celebrities in public debates.

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PublishedOctober 9, 2026Walter Veit
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