TRIGGERnometry Where Did the Mainstream Media Go Wrong? - David Fuller of Rebel Wisdom
Mar 28, 2021
David Fuller, a journalist and documentary filmmaker, dives into the crossroads of mainstream and alternative media. He discusses the challenges faced by journalists today and the fading integrity in traditional reporting. Fuller reflects on the cultural impact of figures like Jordan Peterson and the necessity of a more nuanced understanding in media discourse. The conversation sheds light on the fragmentation of information, urging a return to critical dialogue to bridge divides in society.
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A Glitch in the Matrix Documentary
- David Fuller made a documentary, "A Glitch in the Matrix," about Jordan Peterson and the mainstream media.
- It explored Peterson's clash with Cathy Newman and the rise of the intellectual dark web.
Unlearned Lessons
- Society hasn't learned from events like Trump's presidency and Brexit.
- We must confront our "shadow," the parts of ourselves we reject, to move forward.
Liberal Shadow
- The "shadow" of liberal thought includes an arrogant belief in their own rightness.
- This leads to derision of opposing views, hindering productive conversation.