The Cognitive Crucible #163 Jake Siegel on the Hoax of the Century
Aug 29, 2023
Contributor to Tablet Magazine, Jake Siegel, discusses the hoax of the century and the attempts by elites to control free speech. He reflects on the flawed approach to nation-building in Afghanistan and explores the exaggerated claims of collusion and social media infiltration. The podcast also delves into influence operations, technological homogenization, and the impact of AI on creative problem-solving.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
Reflections on Afghanistan: Mission Confusion and Delusions of Nation-Building
04:51 • 15min
The Hoax of the Century: Alleged Disinformation Attack on the US
20:14 • 2min
Influence Operations and the Manipulation of Information
22:26 • 20min
Continual Competition and Technological Homogenization
42:15 • 2min
The Impact of Large Language Models and Encouragement for Feedback
43:55 • 2min