Outrage For Sale
Outrage for Sale”: How Conspiracies Became Click CurrencyEmotional Economics in ActionSocial media platforms have weaponized outrage. Their algorithms prioritize content that triggers strong emotions—fear, anger, tribal loyalty—because those emotions drive engagement. And engagement drives ad revenue.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.
29 Aug 2min
Symbolism Over Substance
Symbolism Over Substance: Executive Myth-MakingConcept OverviewPresidential power in modern politics often extends far beyond policy or governance. Leaders increasingly cultivate myths of authority — shaping themselves into symbols rather than administrators. This is executive myth-making: the transformation of political figures into icons, brands, or saviors, often masking institutional erosion or policy failures with spectacle.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.
29 Aug 4min
The Spectacle State
The Spectacle State refers to a mode of governance where state power is enacted through performance rather than substance. Think press conferences over policy briefings, militarized photo ops instead of community engagement, and viral moments replacing legislative nuance.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.
29 Aug 2min
Clickbait Democracy
Clickbait democracy refers to the way engagement-driven algorithms shape political discourse. Platforms reward content that provokes, polarizes, and performs—regardless of its truth, nuance, or civic value. The result? A system where emotional reaction replaces informed participation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.
29 Aug 2min
Manufactured Consent
Manufactured consent in digital spaces isn’t just a theory; it’s the operating system of the modern web. It’s how platforms, governments, and corporations engineer agreement without awareness, turning participation into performance.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.
28 Aug 2min
Conspiracy Of Dark Patterns
Dark Patterns Exposed" isn’t just a critique of bad design — it’s a rallying call. When users understand the manipulations at play, they can demand accountability. When designers reject deceptive tactics, they reclaim their craft as a tool for empowerment. Design should illuminate choices, not obscure them; it should build trust, not exploit it. Only then can we turn digital spaces from traps into commons where freedom, clarity, and dignity are preserved.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.
28 Aug 4min
Conspiracy Of Digital Consent
Conspiracy of Digital Consent Exposed” explores how consent in the digital age is often an illusion. Tech companies and platforms present users with endless “Agree” buttons, long, unreadable Terms of Service, and manipulative design patterns that give the appearance of choice while stripping away autonomy. The conspiracy isn’t just hidden fine print — it’s the systematic design of platforms that profit from coerced, uninformed, or fabricated consent.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.
28 Aug 1min
Subway Showdown_ The D.C. Confrontation
The Subway Sandwich Conspiracy. The Incident: A Sub, a Shout, and a Chase.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.
28 Aug 4min
