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Mar 7, 2025 Elle Reeve, a CNN correspondent and author of 'Black Pill', dives deep into the internet culture shaping today's political landscape. She explores how the ideologies emerging from platforms like 4chan fuel real-world extremism, linking events from Gamergate to the Charlottesville rally. The discussion reveals how irony turned into serious belief systems among online communities and highlights the normalization of extremist rhetoric in political discourse. Reeve also examines the aftermath of these events, including their legal and cultural ramifications.
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Spencer's "Hail Trump"
- At a 2016 white nationalist conference, Richard Spencer shouted, "Hail Trump!"
- Attendees responded with Nazi salutes, a video of which went viral, revealing the alt-right's true nature.
Musk's Alt-Right Echoes
- Elon Musk's behavior echoed Spencer's, revealing the influence of online far-right culture.
- The defense of Musk using autism as a meme further highlights this connection.
Gamergate's Real-World Impact
- Gamergate, originating from online accusations, morphed into harassment against diversity in gaming.
- This showed how online communities could affect real-world events.