Tech Won't Save Us How the Mirror World Distorts Our Reality w/ Naomi Klein
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Jan 4, 2024 Naomi Klein joins the podcast to discuss the problems of personal branding on social media, the left's response to the pandemic creating an opening for the right, and the fight over the roots of Western society. They explore the concept of the mirror world, the shift towards right-wing ideologies and conspiracy theories, the role of technology in radicalization, and the importance of alternative narratives.
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Last Day in the Real World
- Naomi Klein went on Democracy Now on March 11th, 2020, her last day in the "real world" before lockdown.
- She was there to discuss Bernie Sanders' campaign and its "Not Me, Us" slogan.
Bannon's Strategy
- Steve Bannon targets issues neglected by the left, like free trade, mixing them with xenophobia and racism.
- This resonates with voters angry at the system, offering them a warped sense of validation.
Filling the Void
- The right's success isn't about better messaging, but filling voids left by the left's silence and division.
- Naomi Klein suggests the left needs to offer real solutions, like the UAW strike's demands for better contracts, to counter this.