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“My Brain Finally Broke” with Jia Tolentino

Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes Podcast

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Navigating the Digital Dissonance

This chapter explores personal experiences with the overwhelming influx of disinformation and media representation in today's digital world. It highlights the struggle to distinguish reality from fabricated narratives, particularly in relation to global crises, and examines the implications of technologies like deepfakes. The discussion emphasizes the emotional toll of consuming distressing content and the societal challenges of discerning truth in an age of manipulated visuals and misinformation.

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