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(00:00:00) Welcome to Conspiracy Deconstructed
(00:00:02) The Blue Whale Challenge: A Global Phenomenon
(00:01:55) The Terrifying Narrative Unfolds
(00:06:36) The Spark That Ignited Global Panic
(00:09:17) The Flawed Foundation of the Blue Whale Story
(00:10:40) The Four Pillars of the Blue Whale Myth
(00:17:55) Dismantling the Narrative
(00:25:52) The Media's Role in Spreading the Panic
(00:30:50) The Lasting Impact and Lessons Learned
(00:31:01) The Media's Role in Spreading Fear
Remember the panic? The terrifying headlines about a "suicide game" hunting for teens through their phones? It’s time to talk about the monster that wasn't there.
Get ready to question everything you thought you knew about the Blue Whale Challenge and the creepy Momo Challenge. Was this a genuine, viral threat pushing kids toward self-harm, or were we all victims of a massive internet hoax? This podcast rips back the curtain on one of the biggest digital-age moral panics, tracing the story from its sensationalized origins in Russian media to the global hysteria that followed. We'll explore how platforms like Facebook, WhatsApp, and TikTok become echo chambers for misinformation, turning a debunked story into a worldwide online scare.
We'll dissect the evidence (or lack thereof) and expose how the frenzy over these fake online challenges dangerously overshadowed the very real crisis of teen mental health. This isn't just a story about a hoax; it's about our own fears, the power of fake news, and why learning digital media literacy is no longer optional. We’re separating fact from fear to uncover the truth behind the hysteria.
If you’re ready to become a smarter, more critical thinker in this digital world, hit that follow button and share this episode. The next moral panic is just a click away—let’s be ready for it.
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-deconstructed--6715739/support.
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Get ready to question everything you thought you knew about the Blue Whale Challenge and the creepy Momo Challenge. Was this a genuine, viral threat pushing kids toward self-harm, or were we all victims of a massive internet hoax? This podcast rips back the curtain on one of the biggest digital-age moral panics, tracing the story from its sensationalized origins in Russian media to the global hysteria that followed. We'll explore how platforms like Facebook, WhatsApp, and TikTok become echo chambers for misinformation, turning a debunked story into a worldwide online scare.
We'll dissect the evidence (or lack thereof) and expose how the frenzy over these fake online challenges dangerously overshadowed the very real crisis of teen mental health. This isn't just a story about a hoax; it's about our own fears, the power of fake news, and why learning digital media literacy is no longer optional. We’re separating fact from fear to uncover the truth behind the hysteria.
If you’re ready to become a smarter, more critical thinker in this digital world, hit that follow button and share this episode. The next moral panic is just a click away—let’s be ready for it.
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-deconstructed--6715739/support.
You May also Like my other FREE web apps:
SkyNearMe.com – Your all-in-one "Sky Super-App." Track real-time weather, sunset and air quality, stargazing conditions, 5G signal mapping, drone flight zones, solar potential, track satellites, rocket launches, UFO sightings in your local airspace and even get your Sky Horoscope and more!
MyDisasterPrepKit.com – Gamified survival training. Generate custom survival plans and simulate scenarios ranging from hurricanes to zombie outbreaks.
🤖Nudgrr.com (🗣'nudger") - Your AI Sidekick for Getting Sh*t Done
Nudgrr breaks down your biggest goals into tiny, doable steps — then nudges you to actually do them.
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By Byte & Pieces(00:00:00) Welcome to Conspiracy Deconstructed
(00:00:02) The Blue Whale Challenge: A Global Phenomenon
(00:01:55) The Terrifying Narrative Unfolds
(00:06:36) The Spark That Ignited Global Panic
(00:09:17) The Flawed Foundation of the Blue Whale Story
(00:10:40) The Four Pillars of the Blue Whale Myth
(00:17:55) Dismantling the Narrative
(00:25:52) The Media's Role in Spreading the Panic
(00:30:50) The Lasting Impact and Lessons Learned
(00:31:01) The Media's Role in Spreading Fear
Remember the panic? The terrifying headlines about a "suicide game" hunting for teens through their phones? It’s time to talk about the monster that wasn't there.
Get ready to question everything you thought you knew about the Blue Whale Challenge and the creepy Momo Challenge. Was this a genuine, viral threat pushing kids toward self-harm, or were we all victims of a massive internet hoax? This podcast rips back the curtain on one of the biggest digital-age moral panics, tracing the story from its sensationalized origins in Russian media to the global hysteria that followed. We'll explore how platforms like Facebook, WhatsApp, and TikTok become echo chambers for misinformation, turning a debunked story into a worldwide online scare.
We'll dissect the evidence (or lack thereof) and expose how the frenzy over these fake online challenges dangerously overshadowed the very real crisis of teen mental health. This isn't just a story about a hoax; it's about our own fears, the power of fake news, and why learning digital media literacy is no longer optional. We’re separating fact from fear to uncover the truth behind the hysteria.
If you’re ready to become a smarter, more critical thinker in this digital world, hit that follow button and share this episode. The next moral panic is just a click away—let’s be ready for it.
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-deconstructed--6715739/support.
You May also Like my other FREE web apps:
SkyNearMe.com – Your all-in-one "Sky Super-App." Track real-time weather, sunset and air quality, stargazing conditions, 5G signal mapping, drone flight zones, solar potential, track satellites, rocket launches, UFO sightings in your local airspace and even get your Sky Horoscope and more!
MyDisasterPrepKit.com – Gamified survival training. Generate custom survival plans and simulate scenarios ranging from hurricanes to zombie outbreaks.
🤖Nudgrr.com (🗣'nudger") - Your AI Sidekick for Getting Sh*t Done
Nudgrr breaks down your biggest goals into tiny, doable steps — then nudges you to actually do them.
Get ready to question everything you thought you knew about the Blue Whale Challenge and the creepy Momo Challenge. Was this a genuine, viral threat pushing kids toward self-harm, or were we all victims of a massive internet hoax? This podcast rips back the curtain on one of the biggest digital-age moral panics, tracing the story from its sensationalized origins in Russian media to the global hysteria that followed. We'll explore how platforms like Facebook, WhatsApp, and TikTok become echo chambers for misinformation, turning a debunked story into a worldwide online scare.
We'll dissect the evidence (or lack thereof) and expose how the frenzy over these fake online challenges dangerously overshadowed the very real crisis of teen mental health. This isn't just a story about a hoax; it's about our own fears, the power of fake news, and why learning digital media literacy is no longer optional. We’re separating fact from fear to uncover the truth behind the hysteria.
If you’re ready to become a smarter, more critical thinker in this digital world, hit that follow button and share this episode. The next moral panic is just a click away—let’s be ready for it.
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-deconstructed--6715739/support.
You May also Like my other FREE web apps:
SkyNearMe.com – Your all-in-one "Sky Super-App." Track real-time weather, sunset and air quality, stargazing conditions, 5G signal mapping, drone flight zones, solar potential, track satellites, rocket launches, UFO sightings in your local airspace and even get your Sky Horoscope and more!
MyDisasterPrepKit.com – Gamified survival training. Generate custom survival plans and simulate scenarios ranging from hurricanes to zombie outbreaks.
🤖Nudgrr.com (🗣'nudger") - Your AI Sidekick for Getting Sh*t Done
Nudgrr breaks down your biggest goals into tiny, doable steps — then nudges you to actually do them.