Team Human Leaving X and Social Media Behind
Oct 25, 2023
The speaker reflects on leaving social media, discussing the need for a different approach to debate. They explore the polarizing effects of social media and the importance of sustaining mystery. The hosts discuss their frustrations and suggest alternative platforms. They also discuss the changing nature of social media and the dangers of extreme binary thought. Social media's impact on discourse and perception is explored.
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Parliament of Fowls
- Douglas Rushkoff's daughter's Chaucer class inspired his thoughts on social media.
- Chaucer's "Parliament of Fowls" depicts a chaotic argument among birds, mirroring Twitter's dynamics.
Sustaining Mystery
- The need for immediate answers on social media equates to an intolerance for ambiguity.
- Sustaining mystery allows for renewal, mirroring nature's cyclical processes.
Dead Baby Incident
- A picture of a dead baby on X prompted Rushkoff's departure from the platform.
- The ensuing argument about the baby's side highlighted the dehumanizing nature of social media.