A scene in an old Robin Williams movie highlights a dangerous trap people fall into -- one that’s more widespread than ever today. The media has plummeted head-first into it, and pulled our society down with it.
In the new episode, I play you the clip (and you can watch it below). I explore the “popularity trap,” and what it’s doing to all of us — especially children. I discuss what it takes to break out of it.
In here:
The media’s dangerous validation loop
The new ‘currency’
The madness of ‘engagement’ awards for propaganda
And how to course-correct the media
Anyone can listen for free. Posts like this are among the many perks for supporters who help make the fight for truth possible.
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