Is Social Media Fueling Far-Right Riots? w/ Hussein Kesvani
Tech Won't Save Us
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The Right-Wing Media Landscape
This chapter examines the interplay between right-wing media and social media content creators, highlighting figures like Tommy Robinson who manipulate entertainment to push controversial agendas. The discussion focuses on how platforms like Twitter, especially under Elon Musk, have amplified far-right narratives and misinformation, contributing to societal tensions and unrest. Additionally, it addresses the implications of fact-checking within this chaotic media environment and the broader concerns about accountability in the face of rising extremism.
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