The chapter delves into the impact of a recent event involving a controversial photo and explores the blurred lines between truth and disinformation in the AI era. It also discusses the potential consequences of an assassination attempt on a former president, emphasizing the importance of avoiding such tragedies.
Trevor and Christiana are joined by Jody Avirgan, one of What Now?’s Executive Producers. In the wake of the July 13th assassination attempt on Donald Trump, they discuss people’s fascination with how the event “moves the plot forward,” the impact of the media’s need to feed the 24-hour news cycle with “developing story” updates (both accurate and inaccurate), and whether the greater issue at stake is actually America’s self-image and a failure to learn from historic moments.
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