Welcome to Critical Culture, Episode 03: Social Media and Societal Manipulation
In this thought-provoking episode, we dive deep into the role social media plays in shaping public perception, influencing opinions, and, ultimately, manipulating societal norms. How do algorithms, echo chambers, and targeted content impact our behavior? Are we in control of what we see and believe, or is there a larger force at play?
Join us as we explore the effects of social media on our daily lives, from politics to personal identity, and discuss the power structures that drive online interactions. From misinformation to manipulation tactics, we'll uncover how social platforms influence our choices—often without us even realizing it.
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n this episode we do a review of recent AI related news covering updates from Google, Perpexity, and more.
The main topic is societal manipulation via social media. With main takeaways being:
- the role of algorithms by oligarchs guided for their benefit
- the 7 rules of fake news
- intentional direction of your attention via rss feeds, and emerging features on BlueSky - and more!
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