Conspirituality 62: Manifesting Something Awful (w/Dale Beran)
Jul 30, 2021
Dale Beran dives into the world of online chaos, discussing the origins of troll armies that inadvertently assisted in Trump's election. The conversation explores the evolution of online platforms, the impact of technology on mental health, societal responsibility in a 'garbage world,' toxic ideologies on platforms like 4chan, and the allure of extreme ideologies for structure and meaning in a disillusioned world.
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Intro
00:00 • 5min
Exploring the toxic troll army that shaped online chaos for the MAGA movement
04:55 • 2min
Exploring the Evolution of Online Ecosystems and Ideologies
07:24 • 30min
Impact of Consumerism and Technology on Mental Health
37:29 • 12min
Exploring Accessibility of Information and the Concept of 'Garbage World'
49:19 • 3min
Evolution of Internet Subcultures and the Rise of Toxic Ideologies
51:57 • 18min
Exploration of Identity, Values, and Nihilism in Relation to Hyper-Conservatism and Fascism
01:09:51 • 1min
Exploring Incels, Self-Improvement, and Online Communities
01:11:04 • 16min