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The Small Number Responsible for Social Media Divisions
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Social media has enabled a small number of people to become catalysts for division and cause viral waves that lead to different kinds of division. It's not fair to blame the majority for the actions of a small number who are skilled at using social media to destroy others.
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The unique thing about social media is that a small group of people can start a viral wave that leads to a different kind of division than we have ever seen.
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Summary
The unique thing about social media is that a small group of people can start a viral wave that leads to a different kind of division than we have ever seen. They are adept at using social media to destroy anyone they think they can get credit for destroying, leading to increasing polarization.
ChapterThe Small Number Responsible for Social Media Divisions
Episode#291 – Jonathan Haidt: The Case Against Social Media
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
A study by Omar Wasow showed that in the 60s peaceful protests were more successful than violent protests.
52:45 - 54:30 (01:44)
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A study by Omar Wasow showed that in the 60s peaceful protests were more successful than violent protests. Academic debates on this topic have emerged but with threats of destruction to anyone who contradicts official opinions.
ChapterThe Small Number Responsible for Social Media Divisions
Episode#291 – Jonathan Haidt: The Case Against Social Media
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
In this podcast, Jonathan Haidt and Sam Harris discuss the impact of the mob on free speech, and who is to blame for the current state of censorship in intellectual discourse.
54:30 - 58:57 (04:26)
Summary
In this podcast, Jonathan Haidt and Sam Harris discuss the impact of the mob on free speech, and who is to blame for the current state of censorship in intellectual discourse.