People vs Algorithms

Conspirituality, Celebrity, E-Acc vs Decels, GTA

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Dec 7, 2023
Podcast explores cults, conspirituality, micromedia ecosystems, challenges in the media ecosystem, rise of cults and new religions, San Francisco housing, EAC punditry, GTA release, upsides and downsides of fame.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 5min
2
Unmasking 'Beth Jesus' and the Phenomenon of Small Micromedia Ecosystems
04:48 • 23min
3
Exploring Memes as New Media Formats and the Perils of Modern Media
27:33 • 3min
4
Challenges in the Media Ecosystem
30:04 • 13min
5
The Rise of Cults and New Religions
43:13 • 10min
6
Various Topics: San Francisco Housing, EAC Punditry, Vitalik's Views, Crypto Resurgence, Grand Theft Auto, and Pitbull vs Tom Petty
53:39 • 2min
7
The Excitement Surrounding the Release of GTA V or GTA VI
55:12 • 8min
8
The Upsides and Downsides of Fame and Celebrity
01:03:32 • 9min