The Deprogram

Teaser: Episode 107 - Brazil Mentioned (Ft. Historia Publica)

Nov 29, 2023

04:31

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Ian Neves, a historian specializing in the history of Brazil, joins the podcast. They discuss internet addiction among older people in Brazil and its impact on spreading misinformation. They also delve into the role of older people in Bolsonaro's campaign and highlight specific videos from a coup, including one with an old lady defecating in the Supreme Court toilet. The chapter concludes with mentions of arrests made and a recurring joke about the female prison called the beehive.

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Quick takeaways

Elderly individuals in Brazil are consuming misinformation on social media platforms, leading to their involvement in extremist movements and support for controversial political campaigns like Bolsonaro's.

The elderly population in Brazil played a significant role in a coup attempt, with shocking videos emerging of their destructive acts, highlighting their deep involvement and subsequent arrest.

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The Internet Addiction Problem Among the Elderly

In Brazil, and possibly in the US as well, the internet addiction problem is prevalent among older generations. While the youth were once criticized for their internet addiction, it is now the elderly who are consuming misinformation on platforms like Facebook and WhatsApp. This addiction has led to alarming consequences, such as the involvement of older individuals in extremist movements like the alt-right or supporting political campaigns, such as Bolsonaro's.

Internet Addiction, Coup, and Arrests in Brazil

4min

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Come learn about the history of Brazil with none other than Ian Neves of Historia Publica! Lots of coups to see, folks.

Check out Ian's work:

https://linktr.ee/historiapublica

https://www.youtube.com/@HistoriaPublicaOficial

https://twitter.com/ianfneves?lang=en

https://discord.com/invite/soberana (The largest political server in Brazil, over 50k members! There's an English language section too)

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