Making Sense of a Pro-Tech Trump Presidency w/ Brian Merchant
Tech Won't Save Us
The Evolving Power of Influencers on Social Media
This chapter explores the influence of prominent figures like Elon Musk on platforms such as Twitter (now X) and the implications of organizations seeking to align with them through advertising. It examines the degradation of social media's discourse, the rise of toxicity, and the shifting political landscape, particularly the Democratic Party's failures amid increasing authoritarian rhetoric.
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