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It's fun thought, but probably also scary one.

The we have any robustness towards propaganda/ads is that we're being bombarded with contradicting arguments.

In a society without would be more susceptible to propaganda. Just just we outlaw it, just doesn't stop bad actors.

That there are lots of places we forbid advertising. Bill boards along the road. Content targeted minors.

We are also lots of advertising we could outlaw: regulated medicin, loans, gambling.

We could regulate what ads can say: products must be sold advertised price (fine print not allowed).

Lots of things could we that don't outlaw all advertising. Look around world you'll find many examples such regulations.






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