Knowledge Fight

#439: May 29-31, 2020

Jun 1, 2020
In this podcast, the hosts discuss Alex Jones' coverage of nationwide protests, his conspiracy theories, and his narratives surrounding the protests. They critique his racist beliefs and lack of self-reflection, discuss the targeting of journalists by the police, and analyze Alex's desire for Trump to become a dictator. They also highlight the dangers of spreading misinformation, discuss the labeling of Antifa as terrorists, and explore the topic of government contractors and access to AI systems.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 5min
2
Escalating Protests and Shifting Narratives
05:26 • 29min
3
Conspiracy theory about Rothschilds and economist ownership
34:38 • 3min
4
Speculations on the suspicious aspects of George Floyd's death and critique of the host's narrative-building
37:56 • 4min
5
Critique of Racist Beliefs and Lack of Self-Reflection
42:14 • 15min
6
Arrest of CNN reporter and targeting of journalists by police
56:52 • 19min
7
Framing Protests as Attacks on Police
01:16:03 • 12min
8
Flouting Bans and Perpetuating Misinformation
01:27:50 • 6min
9
Analysis of Alex's Victimhood and Desire for Trump to Become a Dictator
01:34:08 • 20min
10
Discussing an interview with a communist/anarchist and highlighting the need for self-governance
01:53:44 • 2min
11
Discussion on Misleadingly Edited Video Showing Man Getting Beaten Up by Protesters
01:55:57 • 5min
12
Target Toys and Political Enemies
02:00:38 • 12min
13
Government Contractors and Access to AI Systems
02:12:49 • 15min