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61. James Rubin: Working for Biden, American intervention, and the fight against Russian disinformation

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Challenges of Establishing Authority in the Era of Social Media

Exploring how social media has contributed to a decline in respect for authority and hierarchies, highlighting the challenges of establishing moral legitimacy in a world where trust is scarce. The chapter also discusses the historical context of declining support for authority, citing events like Watergate and the Kennedy assassination as sparking conspiracy theories and mistrust.

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