Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman Ep41 "Is there any such thing as true news?" (Truth Part 2: the Internet)
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Jan 8, 2024 The podcast explores the role of emotion and personal belief in shaping public opinion, the historical context of censorship and propaganda, the power of the internet in providing access to information, Chinese government's filtering of Google search results and advertisements, internet censorship and state control of information, and various podcast ads and call for listener engagement.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Role of Emotion and Personal Belief in Shaping Public Opinion
02:07 • 18min
Censorship, Propaganda, and Historical Manipulation
20:01 • 5min
The Power of the Internet in Providing Access to Information
24:55 • 13min
Chinese government's filtering of Google search results and advertisements
37:49 • 4min
Internet Censorship and State Control of Information
42:15 • 16min
Various podcast ads and call for listener engagement
58:28 • 3min