Navigating Outrage: Media, Moderation, and Misinformation

This chapter examines the influence of right-wing media and social platforms in amplifying figures like Charlie Kirk, highlighting the implications of provocative content in driving audience engagement. It discusses the challenges of content moderation in an oversaturated digital landscape, where misinformation and conspiracy theories thrive following controversial events. The conversation further explores the historical evolution of graphic content dissemination, particularly in relation to extremist materials, and the ongoing struggles of social media to effectively manage harmful narratives.