1min snip

Hard Fork cover image

A Flood of A.I. Slop + Searching for Satoshi + the Hot Mess Express Returns

Hard Fork

NOTE

Feelings Over Facts

The distribution of misinformation through social media highlights a shift in how individuals share content. Instead of prioritizing factual accuracy, people increasingly share images and narratives that resonate emotionally or symbolically with their experiences. This trend is exemplified by notable political figures who circulate misleading content, justifying their actions by stating that the emotional impact of the content outweighs the necessity for it to be true. This reflects a broader cultural phenomenon where emotional resonance alone drives the spread of information.

00:00

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode