Knowledge Fight

#739: Formulaic Objections Part 8

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Oct 21, 2022
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INSIGHT

Mention By Norm Reveals Infowars' Fear

  • Norm Pattis mentioned Knowledge Fight on his podcast, revealing Infowars staff worried about being roasted.
  • That admission showed how much Infowars feared public scrutiny from critics like Dan and Jordan.
ANECDOTE

Hired From Gig Work, Not Journalism

  • Adan Salazar joined Infowars in April 2012 and held three gig-economy jobs.
  • His prior work was freelance SEO, courier, and low-pay writing, not formal journalism training.
INSIGHT

No Editorial Oversight Enabled Errors

  • Infowars trained Salazar only on technical systems like WordPress, not on reporting standards.
  • He received no editorial oversight and could publish without approval, enabling unchecked claims.
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