What Next: TBD | Tech, power, and the future You Can't Escape the Charlie Kirk Video
Sep 12, 2025
Craig Silverman, a seasoned journalist and co-founder of Indicator, dives into the alarming prevalence of graphic violence on social media, exploring the aftermath of a violent incident involving Charlie Kirk. He discusses how such imagery has become normalized, examining its chilling impacts on society. The conversation touches on the rise of right-wing media and the challenges of content moderation amidst evolving platform policies. Silverman also warns of the manipulative use of graphic content in shaping public narratives, urging listeners to navigate this digital landscape thoughtfully.
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Accidental Exposure To The Video
- Craig Silverman describes accidentally seeing the Charlie Kirk shooting video after it appeared under a quoted tweet in his feed.
- He says he tried to avoid it but couldn't and still can't get the image out of his head.
Graphic Violence Is Ubiquitous Online
- Expect graphic violence to appear on social platforms even if you avoid it.
- Silverman warns this scale of accessible violent imagery is unprecedented in human history.
Mass Footage Enables Armchair Forensics
- The abundance of footage turns everyone into amateur investigators and fuels rapid, often wrong conclusions.
- Silverman notes people assemble scattered clips to fit preexisting narratives, producing misinformation risks.