The Seen and the Unseen - hosted by Amit Varma Ep 396: Mohammed Zubair and Pratik Sinha Are Fighting for Us
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Aug 26, 2024 
Mohammed Zubair and Pratik Sinha, dedicated fighters against misinformation, share their journey of activism and the personal costs they've faced. They discuss the evolution of misinformation in the digital age and the complexities of navigating truth amidst social media's challenges. The duo reflects on their organization, the impact of cultural narratives, and the necessity of community support in combating biases and hate speech. They emphasize hope, resilience, and the role of education in fostering critical awareness.
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Fear, Not Just Falsehood, Fuels Misinformation
- Misinformation isn't just political noise; it's a structural social problem driven by fear and insecurity.
- Fact‑checking helps but addressing underlying psychology and system design is essential.
Mainstream Media's Race For Clicks
- Mainstream media has grown more brazen and commercially driven over five years.
- This shift erodes pretenses of neutrality and amplifies propaganda-like coverage.
Algorithms Manufacture Demand
- Demand for misinformation is often manufactured by algorithms that keep pushing content into echo chambers.
- Repeated exposure reshapes viewers' worldviews even without initial belief.