What If We Made Advertising Illegal?
Banning all advertising could save democracy by removing manipulation. It would dismantle the economic foundations of platforms like Facebook and Instagram, which exploit personal data to create divisive content. The proposal argues that advertising, often equated to propaganda, is harmful and not a valid form of free speech. The idea may seem radical now, but society could eventually view today's advertising practices as archaic and toxic, akin to child labor or public executions.