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by aaron695 2082 days ago
If you bother to read it, the conclusion contradicts what's expected .

Faith in government only declines if they are corrupt.

"The 3G expansion decreases government approval if there is at least some corruption. In few noncorrupt countries, the effect of 3G on government approval is actually positive."

So the internet is good for democracy even at the maxima?

Also censorship works well "Government approval falls with the expansion of 3G only when there is no internet censorship."

Neither I believe to be true. Censorship allows management of the population and will work, but it's hard, there should be some drop.

Anyway for corrupt governments without censorship I agree with the document and Starlink will sort it all out soon and bring in a few revolutions