We Have Never Been Woke: The Cultural Contradictions of a New Elite w/ Musa al-Gharbi
Parallax Views w/ J.G. Michael
Mistrust Breeds Mistrust: Fragile Foundations
The rise of alternative social media platforms and the actions of key figures in the political landscape have intensified the narrative that mainstream media is biased and untrustworthy. This environment fosters a cycle where established institutions, like Fox News, thrive on promoting distrust, thereby encouraging the proliferation of parallel structures that further erode public confidence in traditional media. The consequence of this growing mistrust also extends to scientific communities, as evidenced by the March for Science, which failed to enhance public support for science and instead polarized opinions, diminishing trust in scientists at a critical juncture before a global health crisis. The effects of politicizing science contribute to a broader skepticism about expertise and institutional integrity, creating long-term repercussions for societal trust in crucial fields like science during times of need.
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