I don't think 'could lead to' is correct, because that implies this can only happen in a structured, intentional way.
It's an epiphenomenon of the interaction between this information and the normal workings of society on so many levels, and that feedback loop has been in place for a LONG time and is only getting stronger, now with real intentionality.
It's an epiphenomenon of the interaction between this information and the normal workings of society on so many levels, and that feedback loop has been in place for a LONG time and is only getting stronger, now with real intentionality.