In this episode Jeff and Jesse discuss:1. Social engineering, propaganda, and Edward Bernays 2. How algorithms and social media can radicalize 3. Culture, memetics, and influence

In this episode Jeff and Jesse discuss: 1. Social engineering, propaganda, and Edward Bernays 2. How algorithms and social media can radicalize 3. Culture, memetics, and influence

Algorithmic Radicalization - Part I

There's so much more going on in the world than originally meets the eye. Was Isaac Newton really trying to predict the apocalypse? Did Australia really declare war on Emus? Was there really a plague that caused people to dance until they collapsed and died of exhaustion? 

They may not have all the answers, but join hosts Jeff Katz and Jesse Zenchuk as they discuss unconventional topics like the occult, behavioral economics, perennial philosophy and more all while having a few drinks. 

Learn something strange, cool, and interesting every episode in less than an hour.

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There's so much more going on in the world than originally meets the eye. Was Isaac Newton really trying to predict the apocalypse? Did Australia really declare war on Emus? Was there really a plague that caused people to dance until they collapsed and died of exhaustion? They may not have all the answers, but join hosts Jeff Katz and Jesse Zenchuk as they discuss unconventional topics like the occult, behavioral economics, perennial philosophy and more all while having a few drinks. Learn something strange, cool, and interesting every episode in less than an hour.

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Algorithmic Radicalization - Part I

Algorithmic Radicalization - Part I