Media, Free Speech, and the Algorithm Shift

This chapter examines the changes in Facebook's algorithm post-election, emphasizing a preference for mainstream media while sidelining alternative perspectives. The speaker critiques corporate dynamics around editorial control, using Jordan Peterson's book as a case study to argue for the importance of free speech amidst rising performative wokeness. Additionally, it explores cultural narratives around poverty through the lens of 'Hillbilly Elegy', highlighting the clash between diverse media consumption and political agendas.