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Panic World
Was January 6th a success? (With Charlie Warzel)
Jan 8, 2025
Charlie Warzel, a writer for The Atlantic and Substack, joins to dissect the fallout from the January 6th insurrection. The conversation dives into the role of social media in fueling misinformation and how it shapes political discourse. Warzel highlights the rise of online extremism and the challenges of moderating content while examining the eerie connections between digital behavior and real-world chaos. They also touch on the trauma inflicted on democracy and the surprising reactions from the public in the wake of that day.
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- The podcast explores how social media contributed to the radicalization that culminated in the January 6th Capitol insurrection, highlighting its impact on extremist ideologies.
- Listeners gain insight into the various responses of tech platforms to misinformation post-2016 election, revealing their struggles with effective moderation and prioritization of user engagement.
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