

Silicon Valley’s Newest Bad Idea, Vigilantes Infiltrate the Far Right, and Should We Buy Infowars?
Oct 6, 2024
Jane Coaston, host of Crooked's What A Day, and David Kirkpatrick, a New Yorker correspondent, dive into the latest tech mishaps. They discuss Silicon Valley's struggles with smart glasses and the alarming implications of genetic data sharing through services like 23andMe. The conversation takes a thrilling turn as Kirkpatrick reveals how left-wing vigilantes are infiltrating far-right groups, confronting the complexities of tackling extremism while navigating the chaotic world of online scams and misinformation.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Silicon Valley's Obsession with Smart Glasses
01:54 • 15min
Skepticism and Consumerism in the Digital Age
17:11 • 11min
Navigating Misinformation and AI Trends on Social Media
28:01 • 2min
Navigating the Chaos of AI Content and Online Scams
29:36 • 4min
Navigating Online Threats: Grifters and Extremism
33:18 • 7min
Confronting Far-Right Extremism
40:07 • 14min
Confronting Far-Right Extremism
54:13 • 6min
Tensions in the Anti-Fascist Landscape
01:00:33 • 16min
The Dynamics of Online Vigilantism and Trust in Law Enforcement
01:16:58 • 4min