Navigating Censorship and Reflecting on COVID-19 Perceptions

The chapter delves into the speaker's experiences with censorship on social media during the COVID-19 pandemic, including bans and account removals. They reflect on the shifting perceptions of COVID-19 from dismissal to concern and discuss government responses. The conversation also explores skepticism towards the effectiveness of political solutions in addressing societal issues and highlights the risks of geopolitical tensions.

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Marty sits down with Ben Braddock to discuss everything from micro to macro.

Ben on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GraduatedBen

IM—1776: https://im1776.com/

0:00 - Intro
5:05 - MS-13
8:13 - El Salvador and rule of law
12:47 - Media control and narrative shifts
30:51 - Covid lockdown’s financial motives
36:35 - Places to escape to
41:11 - Inflation is exhausting
52:37 - MAID and spiritual starvation
55:25 - They’re not sending their best
1:02:16 - Gradually, Then Suddenly
1:02:56 - Manosphere and nationalism
1:14:54 - Connecting over distance
1:22:35 - Cities and aesthetics
1:34:10 - Environmentalism
1:42:12 - IM—1776 and journalism
1:48:46 - Politicians
1:58:03 - Austin
2:06:41 - California water cycle
2:12:39 - Energy/mining
1:18:31 - Competency crisis and price system interference
2:36:47 - Eclipse and final thoughts