Disinformation and Metamodernism

This chapter explores metamodernism and its implications, focusing on the role of media figures like Joe Rogan in the spread of disinformation related to COVID-19 and vaccinations. It critically examines the concept of 'mass formation psychosis' and the misrepresentation of medical truths by controversial figures, while emphasizing the psychological realities faced by individuals during crises. Through historical examples and dark humor, the chapter reveals the dangers of oversimplifying complex health topics and the societal dynamics that facilitate the proliferation of conspiracy theories.