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The Illuminatus! Trilogy by Robert Anton Wilson & Robert Shea

The Long Seventies Podcast

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The Evolution of News Media and Societal Shifts

The chapter explores the transformation of news media into the 24-hour news cycle, discussing the trade-off between speed and accuracy. It delves into the impact of fake news on blurring the lines between truth and falsehood, leading to a shift in information perception and trust in institutions. The conversation also touches on historical events like Watergate and the JFK assassination, as well as the rise of new age ideas and cults in the 'long 70s'.

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