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168: Decoding the Gurus (w/Chris Kavanagh and Matt Browne)

Conspirituality

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The Transformation of New Atheism into the Intellectual Dark Web

This chapter explores the transition of certain figures formerly admired for their critical thinking into COVID contrarians and anti-vaxx conspiracists. It analyzes the dynamics of audience capture and the tendency towards contrarianism, using examples like Kissen from Triggering Elementary and his interaction with Richard Dawkins. The chapter also discusses intentional messaging tactics and the importance of cultivating an audience for podcasters and content creators.

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