17min chapter

Offline with Jon Favreau cover image

TikTok Ban Returns, AOC Hounded by Protesters, and Jon Ronson on the End of Public Shaming

Offline with Jon Favreau

CHAPTER

The Evolution of Identity Politics and Media Polarization

The chapter delves into the transition from class-based arguments in politics to identity-based arguments, fueled by tech oligarchs and the rise of identity politics. It discusses the escalation of culture wars during the pandemic, media polarization's impact on public perceptions, and the real-world consequences of misinformation. Additionally, it explores the weaponization of trauma in cultural conflicts, the labeling of groups without evidence, and the potential repercussions of misattributions.

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