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Adam Curry reads the names and notes of executive producers, including Stephen Page, who donated $175.75 and proposed a Mo Facts meetup in Chicago. Other producers like Murray N and Lindsay Jarrett send messages of support regarding Mo's recent job loss. The hosts express gratitude for the "Facts Family" and their immediate financial support.
Adam Curry observes an uptick in stress levels within the "No Agenda" and "Mo Facts" listener communities, particularly on the Mastodon-based No Agenda Social. This stress diminishes the capacity for empathetic listening, which is the "deepest hunger of the human heart." The hosts emphasize that without the feeling of being understood, communication becomes a "choking" experience, leading to further radicalization and division.
Adam Curry and his co-host open episode 57 of the Mo Facts podcast on January 18, 2021. The co-host explains his recent decision to withdraw from social media platforms like Instagram and Twitter, citing the toxic nature of the "global village square." They discuss the benefits of tribalism and digital bubbles, specifically mentioning No Agenda Social as a preferred alternative for their community.
