Team Human Naomi Klein
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Sep 6, 2023 
Naomi Klein and Douglas Rushkoff discuss her new book, Doppelganger, exploring the mirror world. Rushkoff shares a white supremacist's rejection of economic common sense. They delve into controversial ideas, the tragedy of the commons, conspiracy culture, identity politics, and the role of art in addressing urgent predicaments.
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Occupy Wall Street Misidentification
- During Occupy Wall Street, Naomi Klein overheard women criticizing Naomi Wolf's demands for the movement.
- This incident, along with other instances of mistaken identity, sparked Klein's exploration of doppelgangers.
Conspiracy vs. Systemic Critique
- Conspiracy theories offer simple explanations, unlike systemic critiques, which are complex.
- People crave easy answers, making conspiracy theories appealing despite their lack of systemic depth.
Bannon's Co-opting Strategy
- Steve Bannon uses shared anxieties about technology to draw people to his platform, even if his views differ.
- Bannon's strategy involves co-opting legitimate concerns to gain followers and advance his own agenda.