We live in an age where truth is being reexamined. While Humans are naturally inclined to seek out information that confirms their existing beliefs known as confirmation bias, it is also known that emotional narratives often resonate more with individuals than factual data, making it easier for misleading information to take root.
Additionally, distrust in traditional institutions, such as the media, government, and scientific organizations, has grown. When people feel that these institutions are unreliable, they may turn to alternative sources that align with their...
We live in an age where truth is being reexamined. While Humans are naturally inclined to seek out information that confirms their existing beliefs known as confirmation bias, it is also known that emotional narratives often resonate more with individuals than factual data, making it easier for misleading information to take root.
Additionally, distrust in traditional institutions, such as the media, government, and scientific organizations, has grown. When people feel that these institutions are unreliable, they may turn to alternative sources that align with their views. The rise of social media has made it easier for false information to spread quickly. Political and ideological divisions have created echo chambers where people only engage with information that reinforces their beliefs, often dismissing opposing viewpoints as false. And sadly, we face a society where some groups may deliberately manipulate information for political, economic, or social gain, blurring the lines between fact and opinion.
What’s a person to believe in anymore?
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Why I Love What I Love [3:09]
- Social Media [10:44]
- Dangers of Social Media [12:33]
- Big Brother [16:53]
- Freedom of Speech [18:13]
- The 6’4” Son [28:00]
- Cleaning Up the Internet [32:00]
- The Regulator [37:00]
- How We Got Here [42:00]
- Throw Out the Journalists [47:00]
- The Rise in Hate [49:00]
- How to Make the Change [55:04]
Guest Bio:
Andrew V. Edwards is an author, technologist, and speaker. He is the author of Digital is Destroying Everything (Rowman & Littlefield, 2015, 2018) which was translated into Chinese and Turkish. His 2nd book, Army of Liars was recently published this year and will be the main topic of discussion.
Andrew has also written dozens of articles about digital analytics for ClickZ, the world’s largest online source of marketing advice and information.
With the rise of social media disinformation threats, Andrew founded Verity7 and works to deliver world-class anti-disinformation training and consulting. If would like to learn more about Andrew V. Edwards and his new book Army of Liars go to: https://www.andrewvedwards.com/
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