The Speak Life Podcast 6 Lies We're Being Fed Right Now || SLP606
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Sep 19, 2025 Explore the six pervasive social media deceptions that are reshaping culture. Discover how algorithm-driven feeds distort narratives and create misjudgments about real-world events. Dive into the impact of meme culture linked to real violence and the outrage amplified by algorithms. Discuss the vital role of embodied church communities as a remedy to these online distortions. Stay tuned for insightful resources and opportunities to engage further!
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Fragmented Portraits From Curated Feeds
- Social media creates siloed portraits of people by curating selective images and clips.
- Those curated feeds make strangers seem fixed and wholly defined by a few moments.
Nearness Distorts Perceived Threat
- Viral footage makes distant tragedies feel personally near and threatening.
- That perceived nearness distorts risk and magnifies fear beyond actual likelihood.
Covington Image As A Cautionary Example
- Glen recalls the Covington student snapshot that fueled false global outrage.
- The image fit existing narratives despite lacking context, and opinions rushed to judgment.