The Game Ahead: Sports, Bots, and Online Influence

This chapter explores the excitement surrounding the upcoming NFL season, with insights on key matchups and team dynamics, including a focus on betting culture. It also delves into the influence of social media algorithms and online bots, discussing their potential to manipulate public perception and shape societal discourse. The speakers weave in humorous anecdotes about lesser-known sports like wheelchair rugby while reflecting on the authenticity of online content and the strategies used by powerful entities to steer narratives.

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