Chapter
The Dangers of Consuming News Online
17:41 - 26:23 (08:41)
Consuming news online can lead to the formation of like-minded blocks and a false narrative, causing constant distortion of reality and creating midwits. The most shocking and unrepresentative stories are pushed by others and the algorithm, making it important to beware of the dangers of constantly keeping up with what's going on.
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Online editorial and algorithmic filters prioritize and promote sensational news stories that are unrepresentative and uncharacteristic of reality, leading us further away from the truth behind everyday events.
17:41 - 21:53 (04:12)
Summary
Online editorial and algorithmic filters prioritize and promote sensational news stories that are unrepresentative and uncharacteristic of reality, leading us further away from the truth behind everyday events.
ChapterThe Dangers of Consuming News Online
Episode#486 - Gurwinder Bhogal - 14 Mental Models To Understand Human Nature
PodcastModern Wisdom
Consuming the internet in predictable ways traps people in a distorted reality because they form blocks of like-minded individuals with uniform beliefs.
21:53 - 26:23 (04:29)
Summary
Consuming the internet in predictable ways traps people in a distorted reality because they form blocks of like-minded individuals with uniform beliefs. One should try to consume content differently to avoid getting caught in false narratives.