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Trump/Biden, Russia/Ukraine, Israel/Palestine, and US/China w/ Dan Romero

"Econ 102" with Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg

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The Impact of Social Media on Journalism and Fascism

This chapter examines how social media, particularly Twitter, has transformed journalism and public discourse, prompting journalists to adopt more extreme viewpoints for validation. It also explores the evolution of fascism, comparing historical figures like Mussolini and Hitler to modern leaders such as Trump and Xi Jinping, and their implications for governance.

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