Jon Ronson and David Baddiel on Conspiracies, Culture Wars and How Things Fell Apart
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Culture Wars and Social Media Dynamics
This chapter examines the contemporary culture wars, with a specific focus on issues like mask-wearing and vaccinations as political identifiers. It explores how generational conflicts exacerbate cultural battles and the role of social media in amplifying perceptions of these tensions. The discussion also highlights the complexity of online interactions and their real-world consequences, questioning the balance between social media's potential for positive change and its ability to foster negativity.
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