3 chapters across the catalog
The hosts discuss the concept of "mass formation" and how false information is often planted alongside real analysis to discredit researchers. They emphasize the importance of vetting clips and maintaining context to avoid falling for "nuggets" of misinformation designed to destabilize independent media.
The hosts discuss the necessity of avoiding provocation and vetting associates in the "new normal." Adam Curry reflects on his long career in the public eye, noting that people will always find reasons to be upset regardless of who is being interviewed. They emphasize the importance of one-on-one relationships over group affiliations to avoid being caught in political traps.
Dr. Robert Piat, a professor at Keene University, explains the risks of media outlets rushing to break coronavirus news without proper scientific vetting. He highlights the clash between complex medical jargon and a public unprepared to process high volumes of unconfirmed information. The hosts argue that independent media serves as a necessary counterbalance to mainstream "doom and gloom" narratives.
