The Dynamics of Power_ Silence and Strategy
Spectacle: Televised hearings, viral outrage clips, meme politics.The CostThe more power operates through Silence, Strategy, and Spectacle,The less democracy depends on truth, and the more it depends on attentionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.
10 Loka 1min
Framing Dysfunction_ The Impact of Disinformation Networks
The Paradox of PowerGovernments often wear two hats:Instigators of disinformation, using propaganda to consolidate controlRegulators of disinformation, passing laws that claim to fight falsehoods but often muzzle dissent, as explored at Perry World House, create a feedback loop: disinformation justifies censorship, and censorship conceals disinformation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.
10 Loka 1min
AI and the Creation of Conspiracies
AI isn’t just used to debunk conspiracies. It’s increasingly being used to create them, amplify them, and make them feel realBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.
7 Loka 3min
AI and Censorship Concerns
Beliefs & Concerns. AI (or platforms using AI) suppresses or censors certain viewpointsThe belief: AI models or content-moderation algorithms will “silence” dissenting perspectives, especially on politically sensitive topics, by refusing to show them, downranking them, or labeling them as disallowed.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.
7 Loka 7min
The Algorithmic Trap_ How Social Media Prioritizes Engagement Over Truth
Distortion isn’t a side effect—it’s the product. The Algorithmic EngineSocial platforms are built to maximize time-on-site, not accuracy. Their core metric? Engagement—likes, shares, comments, watch time.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.
6 Loka 2min
Echo Chamber Effect
When engagement replaces truth, distortion becomes profitable.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.
6 Loka 2min
AI Hallucinations in Real-World Contexts
“AI hallucinations represent a distinct form of misinformation requiring new frameworks of interpretation.”Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.
6 Loka 1min
Conspiracy and Polarization Dynamics
Identity over evidence: People align with stories that affirm their group’s worldview, even if the facts don’t hold up. Distrust as fuel: When media, government, or science are seen as corrupt or elitist, alternative narratives gain traction.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.
6 Loka 1min
