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Martin Gurri: "There's No Going Back to Normal"

Apr 12, 2023

Martin Gurri, a former CIA analyst and author of 'The Revolt of the Public,' dives into the chaos of modern politics and media. He explores how the digital revolution has shifted power dynamics, making traditional institutions struggle with trust. The conversation reflects on the Capitol riot's disorganization while discussing the importance of mental health. Gurri also emphasizes the need for reform in politics and media, highlighting the impact of emerging technologies and urging personal responsibility to navigate our fragmented reality.

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Intro

2min

Shifting Paradigms: Media, Power, and the Digital Age

19min

Reflections on the Capitol Riot and Mental Health

2min

Truth in the Digital Age

19min

Navigating Institutional Change: Reform or Revolution?

4min

Technology, Society, and Reform

12min

Concluding Remarks and Engagement Opportunities

2min

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Martin Gurri is a former CIA analyst who writes about the relationship between politics and media. He served at the Director of National Intelligence Open Source Center in various senior positions, including director of research. He is the author of 'The Revolt of the Public and the Crisis of Authority in the New Millennium'.

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00:00 Intro
01:19 Martin Gurri’s Background
05:53 Society’s Distrust in Elites
11:00 The Problems with Our Institutions
14:15 How Long Can the Elites Hold on to their Power?
16:50 Is a Revolution Coming?
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22:41 The War on Truth
30:02 Living in a Post-Truth Society
32:31 How Do We Fix the Incentivisation of Conflict?
36:08 How to Individually Contribute to Making a Better World
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42:09 Can Our Institutions Be Saved?
46:09 The Role Technology Will Play in the Future
50:30 Is the West Making Itself More Vulnerable?
55:22 What’s the One Thing We’re Not Talking About?

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