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A Stoic’s Take on Modern Celebrity: The Rise of Rogan, Peterson & the Role of Social Media

The Focus

CHAPTER

The Dangers of Accepting Celebrity Opinion and Branding as Truth in the Public Domain

Comedian Joe Rogan got into trouble for spreading misinformation about COVID-19. Massimo: It's hard to wrap my mind around the fact that we do listen to celebrities about anything. He says in those cases, their opinion is just as bad as anybody else's opinions. But he doesn't think you're entitled to different facts from anyone else.

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