*Anti-woke counterrevolutionary podcast focused on the invasive ideological species and the widespread confluence of money, boutique ”news” propaganda, psychology, and hyper-connective tech: The Social Media Disease. Videos on Spotify and ToddzillaX @ YouTube.
Episodes
Wednesday Apr 09, 2025
Wednesday Apr 09, 2025
Some believe AI levels the playing field. Will these tools castrate human creativity and imagination instead? Making everyone seem superficially clever but without an ounce of depth?
New surveys indicates the left is increasingly embracing assassination and political violence as a whole. Duh. We needed a poll to tell us that? The media is asking why. The answer is surprisingly simple and resides in my archives: propaganda's goal is to create proselytes and militants; fanatics who are primed to take political action at a moment's notice. Bernie blew that oligarch whistle last month while Black Barry (bam ba lam) upped the agitation ante last week. Will run-of-the-mill conservative ever bother to respond or are they content posting memes?
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Monday Mar 24, 2025
Monday Mar 24, 2025
For every radicalization there's an equal and opposite radicalization. What happened to the supposed silent moderate majority? What does it mean if they're effectively dead? Emerson wrote about arguing with the "retained attorneys". When it comes to political discourse, and justifying political violence, are we in a race to the bottom? And are we debating or just litigating? What happens when post hoc rationalization rules?
We're two months into Trump's term and the 2028 campaign has already begun. Are you ready for the AOC Era? Do you think the Democrats are hopelessly lost and destined to go the way of the Whigs? None other than Trump and the Republicans themselves offer a sobering warning. Mock AOC at your own risk; beware the bartender demagogue.
The pandemic struck 5-years ago already! Did they deceive the public "for our own good," was the loss of institutional trust worth it? What happens next time there's a *real* emergency? Will anyone listen?
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Monday Mar 10, 2025
Monday Mar 10, 2025
Episode 159 starts with a warning about China's social media propaganda infrastructure. There are hints it's in place and it will certainly be fully unleashed at some point. Immediately after Act Blue's USAID money dried up, Bernie Sanders goes on his Eat the Bourgeoisie Agitation Tour, inciting another summer of civil unrest. On cue, American radicals seized on his revolutionary rhetoric and embraced French Revolution symbolism - apparently without realizing it failed! Will these modern day Jacobins bring The Terror with them? Ask your local Tesla dealership.
Also: Foreign Agitators and the case for The Alien Enemies Act, Dems need civil unrest; without identity politics they're lost without a message. ("Trump bad" doesn't count.) Hate him all you like, Trump is the most transformative president of our lifetimes and easily the most resilient ever. We now have Soros Radio! Finally, a serious warning for anyone who loathes Marxists.
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Wednesday Mar 05, 2025
Wednesday Mar 05, 2025
In this quick episode of "Escaping the Cave," Todd explores the dramatic events of March 5, 2025, as Donald Trump addresses Congress, sparking a whirlwind of political and emotional reactions. He delves into the unexpected twists, including Trump's surprising announcement about a potentially resuscitated peace deal with Zelenskyy.
The episode dissects the behavior of both political parties during this notable address, invoking Nietzsche and likening the opposition's refusal to cheer a young cancer survivor to a famous "Breaking Bad" plot line where basic decency and morality is smothered by self-interest. Todd scrutinizes the Democrats' response, eviscerating their lack of empathy and depth of political spite.
Listeners can expect a thought-provoking analysis that challenges the fabric of political discourse today, drawing parallels between real-life political actors and fictional anti-heroes like Walter White. With emotional storytelling, Todd brings forward the complexities of political life, moral certitude, and public perception against the backdrop of a politically charged presidential address. (AI generated notes)
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Thursday Feb 13, 2025
Thursday Feb 13, 2025
Recorded on a snowy February afternoon, this edgy episode shines a light on the Democrats and their bizarre, violently deranged-yet-impotent responses to Trump, Musk, and especially DOGE. It also highlights Christopher Rufo's exposé on Marxism's "Long March" thru American institutions and explores the aggressive counter-revolutionary efforts led by DOGE against entrenched revolutionaries and their newly-exposed bureaucratic rot. Isn't it odd that Democrats literally declared war on their own government as soon as that rot was exposed? Maybe not!
Todd also delves once again into the increasingly obsolete legacy media's portrayal of past events, like the Wuhan Lab leak and Biden's decline. Is old media even slightly qualified to act as self-appointed truth ministers? Who CAN you trust? Who will you trust in 5-years? The Great Social Contraction is at hand. Eventually you'll have to choose sides or drop out. Lone chimps aren't designed to last very long. Neither are solitary people.
This one also touches on topics like the misuse of government power and the unintended consequences. Boomerangs fly in both directions!
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Monday Feb 10, 2025
Monday Feb 10, 2025
After 3-weeks of Democrat hysterics, Trump's approval numbers only continue to rise and it's clear that most American's approve of what he's doing. In this episode, Todd revisits a prophetic pre-covid episode discussing fanatical totalitarianism and the boomerang effect that comes with it. It's also clear this anti-woke backlash was always inevitable. Remember to duck, wokeflakes! (No video for this one!)
2019's show notes:
Confused as to why your righteous demands aren't being met? Behold!
- Narratives, mythology, religion, and how they bind us together
- The Grand Design & Ideological Religions
- Making Enemies of Allies
- Haidt's Elephant
- Intellectual refinement and allowing yourself (and others) to make mistakes and change your mind
- External Truth and Reason
- Authoritarian creep
- No Hitler references!
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Saturday Feb 01, 2025
Saturday Feb 01, 2025
In this *spicy* episode, Todd navigates a week marred by aviation disasters and rhetorical tomfoolery. He begins by delving into Trump's premature DEI accusations surrounding the incidents then shows how a culture of digital litigators kills truth in discourse. He also hammers at the predictably negative impact of DEI policies on minorities.
Todd also explores the conflict between instinctual tribalism & the social eugenics of delusional collectivism. He includes a raw personal perspective (and a warning!) about how being introduced to "the ignoble savage" altered the podcast's course, for better or worse! Pack a go-bag!
This one could be uncomfortable. You've been warned!
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Monday Jan 27, 2025
Monday Jan 27, 2025
(Recorded 1/24/25) Kicking off with a humorous delivery experience involving a mailman and his surprising musical preferences, Todd reminisces about hair bands and high school days. The episode quickly moves onto more serious topics with a focus on the inauguration of Donald Trump and the first few days of his second term. Todd discusses the absence of meaningful protests in Washington and Chicago while sharing his famously congenial and balanced thoughts on Kamala Harris, Joe Biden, and a Democratic "resistance" that's, so far, been embarrassingly impotent. Will that last?
As the show unfolds, Todd celebrates the abandonment of DEI programs both in federal government and corporate America, recounting potential origins of the anti-woke movement. He also talks about the importance of free speech, his change in perspective on informational gatekeeping, and the recent policy changes made by Trump.
Todd wraps up with a critique the mainstream media's deranged handling of Trump's return and how they're failing to adapt to the changes in public perception since his first term. Engaging in a candid dialogue about the media's credibility and dismal future, as well as the country's shift in sociopolitical dynamics, he contrasts Trump's current approval with his first term.
Todd also shares personal transformations regarding support for Trump, acknowledging a significant shift since 2017. He invites listeners to contemplate this evolution within the broader context of the American identity and political climate, while also finding time to mentor the youth against reckless teenage antics, conjuring up memories of youthful exploits.
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Monday Nov 04, 2024
Monday Nov 04, 2024
Recorded on the eve of the 2024 election, this episode begins by exploring two different types of informational perspectives: the naive and populist/propagandist views, and whether more is actually better.
Next, why are facts irrelevant to loyal followers and how does that tie in to professional wrestling? (It's the story!)
Finally, who is Kamala Harris..really? Her word salads say nothing. Thankfully, her old campaign words say plenty. Have the extremes finally seized control of both factions?
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Wednesday Oct 30, 2024
Wednesday Oct 30, 2024
As Halloween approaches, Todd takes listeners through a whirlwind of topics, from the Lions to that horror we can't escape: politics.
The episode kicks off with musings on Halloween and the host's own experience with the holiday in a small town setting. As the conversation shifts, Toddzilla dives into the world of sports, providing a passionate overview of the Detroit Lions' impressive season and the new controversies surrounding Jameson Williams. From his performance-enhancing substance suspension to possible new legal troubles, the episode dissects the team's direction with him as well as how fan reactions mirror those of political partisans.
Our rancid political hellscape then takes center stage as Todd explores the ridiculous 2024 presidential race. He critiques the media's portrayal of candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, addressing issues of narrative, ubiquitous advocacy journalism (propaganda!), and the absence of objective truth in modern discourse. The episode also delves into Trump's recent appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience, contrasting it with Harris's not-so-clever, but understandable, cop out, as well as Trump's Madison Square Garden rally. Also, who the hell is still "undecided?"
In a broader societal commentary, Todd reflects on election exhaustion stemming from both traditional and social media and the incessant spin of stories to fit partisan agendas. With a critical eye on empty terms like "fascism" and euphemisms like "narrative," Todd challenges listeners to consider the implications of language and media influence in shaping public perception.
Join Toddzilla for a candid and thought-provoking episode that navigates the intersections of sports, politics, and societal discourse, urging listeners to question the stories they are told and the realities they perceive.
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Monday Oct 07, 2024
Monday Oct 07, 2024
The show returns to familiar form after a short baseball hiatus. Recorded on October 7th, 2024, this episode marks the anniversary by delving back into the thrilling and happy world of politics, disinformation, and the psychology of propaganda.
In this episode, Todd reflects on his podcasting journey, revealing the challenges of balancing different content themes. He candidly discusses the internal conflict of addressing varied topics, from propaganda and anti-woke content to his passion for baseball, and the impact of audience expectations on content creation while examining the near-futility of attempting objectivity amidst the proliferation of propaganda and the growing divide between ideological extremes.
The conversation shifts to the global political scene, with Todd offering insights into the escalating tensions in Lebanon and the broader Middle Eastern region. Toddzilla shares his evolving stance on political and social issues, highlighting his anti-woke and anti-Marxist perspectives while again contemplating the role of propaganda in shaping public opinion. He examines the psychological underpinnings of human nature, self-interest, and the quest for status, drawing connections to historical and contemporary events.
Listeners can expect a thought-provoking exploration of the interplay between personal beliefs, media influence, and the struggle to discern truth in an age of information overload. Toddzilla's introspective journey promises to challenge conventional narratives and provoke critical thinking.
Join Todd as he navigates the intricate web of politics, culture, and personal introspection in this engaging episode of Escaping the Cave. Whether you're a long-time follower or a new listener, prepare for a candid and insightful discussion that transcends traditional boundaries.
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Tuesday Sep 10, 2024
Tuesday Sep 10, 2024
In Episode 143, Todd delves into the unprecedented media campaign surrounding Kamala Harris in the lead-up to the 2024 presidential election. Recorded on September 10, 2024, Todd offers a blunt analysis of the media's unified efforts to promote Harris while, in a chorus line, condemning Donald Trump.
Todd reflects on past episodes from 2019 and 2020, specifically the relationship between informational anarchy and the demand for gatekeepers. He discusses the upcoming debate between Harris and Trump, focusing on media bias and the questions posed to each candidate. Todd also explores the broader implications of advocacy journalism (literally propaganda!) and the erosion of objective reporting, questioning the role of major news outlets like the Associated Press.
The episode also touches on Kamala Harris's past radical positions, her lack of press conferences, and the media's failure to hold her accountable. Todd highlights the dangers of a truth ministry and the potential consequences of policing speech, referencing historical and contemporary examples of propaganda and ideological control.
Join Todd as he navigates the complex web of media influence, political bias, and the critical importance of genuine journalism in today's polarized environment. This episode promises to be a thought-provoking examination of the current political climate and the forces shaping public opinion.
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Neumann
Monday Jul 22, 2024
Monday Jul 22, 2024
Also: DEI's Trojan Horse, Addicted to Chaos
In this sobering episode, Todd digs into these historic nine days, beginning with the rapidly decaying social landscape following the assassination attempt on Trump, the media's telling reaction, the lack of real information about the shooter and his motives, and trial by rhetorical combat disguised as public "discourse."
Recorded just 12-hours after Joe Biden's long overdue withdrawal from the presidential race, and the rapid endorsement of his DEI poster girl, he then revisits the folly of continuing Unity Via Division as a political tactic in a dangerously divided nation.
Also: the enduring power of patriotism versus Utopian socialist fantasy and how both technology and ignoring human nature is deepening the divide. It's still, and always has been, the people.
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Monday Jul 01, 2024
Monday Jul 01, 2024
Welcome to the latest episode of the Escape in the Cave podcast, #139, recorded on July 1st, 2024. This episode dives into the chaotic aftermath of Biden's disturbing performance.
Todd dissects Biden's decline by comparing his sharpness in the 2012 VP debate against Paul Ryan to his recent ineptitude then raises critical questions about Biden's fitness for office, especially given the stark decline in his mental acuity just over the last couple of years. The discussion extends to the Democratic Party's responsibility and their handling of Biden's candidacy, emphasizing the critical need for a viable alternative rather than .
Todd also explores the media's reaction in the wake of Biden's exposure, particularly CNN's panel, which starkly contrasted previous defenses of Biden. The episode also touches upon potential replacement candidates like Kamala "Of Color" Harris, Gretchen Whitmer, and Gavin Newsom, specifically criticizing Kamala Harris, reflecting on her past primary embarrassment and her suitability as Biden's successor as a DEI Pledge appointee.
The episode concludes with a reflection on the state of American politics and the supposed "existential threat" posed by Donald Trump, as perceived by the Democratic Party and its media. How can anyone take their democratic doomsday claims seriously if Biden remains their opposition candidate?
Check out the Escape in the Cave podcast on your favorite platform and visit the YouTube channel for more content. Happy July 4th!
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Thursday Jun 27, 2024
Thursday Jun 27, 2024
In episode 138 of Toddzilla's podcast, recorded on June 27th, 2024, Todd muses on the rapid passage of time and the peculiar spring weather in Michigan. The episode takes a deeper dive into the possible impact of climate change, pondering whether the weather changes will be all "bad", and revisits the folly of choosing performative prevention programs instead of acceptance and adaptation.
Transitioning from weather to ideology, Todd again takes on one of his favorite topics, the socialist facade, and critiques the fervor of activism in general, arguing that rabid self-righteous zealotry may boomerang into being counterproductive. He explores the notion of moral certitude leading to crusading moral imperatives and how these things inevitably lead to tyrannical divisiveness rather than unity. Todd also touches on historical narratives, discussing the portrayal of Native Americans and blacks as "helpless" and in need of a savior, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging agency and the complexities of history.
Throughout the episode, Todd weaves in thoughts on political propaganda, the religious undertones of ideological beliefs, and the societal impacts of self-righteousness. With his usual blend of wit and candor, Todd challenges listeners to reconsider their perspectives on activism, history, and the ways in which we engage with opposing viewpoints. ("Wit", huh? Yes, AI wrote most of that. It gets paid to love Him.)
1491, by Charles Mann: https://www.amazon.com/1491-Revelations-Americas-Before-Columbus/dp/1400032059/
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Thursday May 30, 2024
Thursday May 30, 2024
Welcome to episode 136 of Escaping the Cave, hosted by the "ever-congenial" Todd. In this episode, Todd delves into the chaotic landscape of censorship and modern information warfare.
After a brief update on recent personal events, Todd transitions into a deep discussion about the impact of rapid information dissemination on society, drawing parallels with the current conflict in Gaza and domestic issues. He reflects on the tribalism inherent in human nature, referencing the famous "Eagles & Rattlers" experiment and illustrating how instantaneous global connectivity has ironically led to greater division and misinformation.
Todd explores the psychological unpreparedness for the digital age and the rise of misinformation and propaganda, emphasizing the profound implications of artificial intelligence and deepfakes on public perception. He revisits classic theories by Walter Lippmann and Harold Lasswell, examining the debate between free speech, "benevolent" censors, and the need for effective debate to uncover truth amidst the noise of modern media.
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Friday May 03, 2024
Friday May 03, 2024
A followup to the last episode. After watching our indoctrinated sleeper cells come to life, it's a good time to revisit Ellul's book, Propaganda, and put it thru the filter of the last few weeks.
Notes from 2019: Ellul's ideas on pre-propaganda, propaganda's conditioned reflexes, myths, and "orthopraxy". Including the triggering of active and passive action (activists, influencers, collaborators), widespread participation by "committed" zealots, the separation between thought and action, exploiting the abyss between what we say and what we do, mobilizing men for action counter to their own values, and being unable to reverse ourselves once "action" has begun.
Jacques Ellul's "Propaganda": https://www.amazon.com/Propaganda-Formation-Attitudes-Jacques-Ellul/dp/0394718747
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SM7B
Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
Biden's dismal poll numbers confirm it: a pwesident hunting two wabbits catches neither. Plus, Dementia Joe gets conquered by his own teleprompter begging the question: who's in charge over there?
Also:
- When defective self-esteem pseudoscience collides with social eugenics
- The Indoctrinated come of age
- When a President kneels before the Dearborn Caliphate.
- Look for a follow up episode soon.
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SM7B
Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
In another uplifting and cheerfully optimistic episode, Todd cracks the seal on October 7th. Specifically, our domestic "death to America" Hamas supporters - roadway terrorists - useful idiots, and why Israel is not only justified, but obligated, to eliminate Hamas at any cost, including to Joe Biden's bunny-chasing campaign. Using borrowed audio from Joe Rogan's viral April 3 episode, Coleman Hughes perfectly articulates why that's so and also why Hamas is willing to use its own people as human shields, even while being annihilated in the process. (Hint: it's the useful idiots, dummy.)
Segment 2 ( 1:02:30 ) features a discussion about the conflict between "Jefferson's Coat"; the right every generation has to live free from the tyranny of their ancestors, and democracy's inability to defend itself against ideological insurgents who use a country's liberal freedoms to destroy it from within. Was McCarthy completely out of bounds?
Rogan's episode, #2130: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3o7YcgzyHdfdl2gEy7MTCy
Coleman Hughes: https://www.amazon.com/End-Race-Politics-Arguments-Colorblind/dp/0593332458/
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RE20
Tuesday Apr 02, 2024
Tuesday Apr 02, 2024
I'm back after a 7-month tour of Africa, Gaza, and the Orient. That might be a lie. Click to find out for sure! NOTE: The show notes were AI generated by my podcast host. I left them intact for the chuckles! The "chapters" are also courtesy of AI. Rely on them at your own risk! Enjoy and thanks for listening!
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"In this exhilarating episode of "Escaping the Cave," host Todd navigates through the world of social media anarchy and its repercussions on society. Explore the delicate balance between the government and tech behemoths, focusing on the spread of disinformation and propaganda and pondering the skewed attention on right-wing content. This episode is a deep dive into our evolving digital landscape and its profound effects on individual and communal psyche.
Amid discussions about World War I, Tristan Harris, Jonathan Haidt, and their work, Todd embarks on an examination of information manipulation. He questions the viability of shaping enlightened communities where leadership decisions are anchored on rationality. This engaging episode offers piercing revelations about our collective self-perception as rational beings, presenting the unsettling reality of humans as storytellers instead.
Todd invites you to dive into the "informational sewage" and stimulate your curiosity with riveting discourses on human tendency towards manipulation, propaganda in our everyday interactions, and their roles in shaping world perception. The exploration doesn’t end here. It probes further into the polarity of skepticism and gullibility embedded in our biases, shaping our receptivity to information.
This episode challenges us to confront our personal misconceptions, triggering introspections on personal identity and ideology. It sheds light on consequential socio-political topics like extremism and social religions, revealing how our ideologies shape the world around us. The host emphasizes our primordial nature as storytellers and discusses the narratives that influence our perceptions and social dynamics.
Unmask the human condition at its core and delve into an enlightening journey exploring our collective subconscious. This honest and straightforward episode introduces listeners to propaganda's intricate workings, intricate human perception, and self-deception. A riveting discussion awaits listeners who are eager to challenge their biases and confront the narratives they absorb.
Prepare for a soul-stirring narrative wrapped in discussions around self-conscious fears and societal norms. The episode probes into topics like evolutionary biology, psychology, propaganda, tribalism, and the pursuit of truth. It brings to light struggles with self-awareness, our inherent tribal instincts, and our collective movement towards a more scientific mindset. Tune in for an in-depth exploration of our reality, the compelling narratives we weave, and the need to understand our existence. Stay curious and explore the unknown with Todd!"
This...is the brave new AI world. Ha!
Monday Aug 21, 2023
Monday Aug 21, 2023
In this short episode, Todd discusses the near complete loss of trust in American institutions, particularly the media, and the result: informational anarchy. What filth is left free to slither into the trust vacuum?
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Tuesday Aug 15, 2023
Tuesday Aug 15, 2023
Starting with a discussion about painfully reaching rock bottom and its role in addiction and recovery, Todd applies it to the dopamine drip of technology-driven tribal politics and how he and others wrongly assumed Donald was the tribal floor. (13:52) The Left's application of Newton's Third Law of Extremism: the Green Tea Party and how, with the media's deification of The Holy Counterfeiter, it mutated into an invasive Ideological Insurgency using scapegoats to aggressively attack American history, institutions, and core values. To colonize anywhere, you must first exterminate foundational myths and cohesive narratives, the established religion, in order to replace it with your own. There’s a reason Latin America is Catholic, after all.
Also:
- The Sopranos as social anthropology
- What if there is no floor and rock bottom instead hits like Chicxulub?
- In the failing era of Unity Via Division, selling unity knockoffs is a good dollar
- Can we just dispense with the infanitile "Let's Come Together" stuff?
- No? Show your work!
- The "need to believe" is the death of reason
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Monday Aug 07, 2023
Monday Aug 07, 2023
After a brief introduction to metacognition, Todd delves back into how people are born as storytellers, not rational truth seekers, and how the storytelling ape probably evolved out of a need for simple explanation and meaning. Also, why are experts in detecting the "enemy's" bullish*t but so bad at sniffing out our own team's? After reflecting on the Facebook Wars, have we become organic pieces of agitation propaganda ourselves? Worse, can innate tribalism be exploited by agitprop-fueled hatred? Last question: gee, ya think?
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Monday Jul 31, 2023
Monday Jul 31, 2023
Your feral host is suddenly prolific? In the first of at least two episodes, Todd talks about how the Facebook document dump confirmed what most people already knew yet will only play to the messenger's choir. Trust: it matters. Also, what will happen when AI begins churning out endless supplies of effective algorithm-targeted agitprop? (hint: nothing good) Then comes a surprising, albeit half-hearted, defense of The Gatekeepers seasoned with a not as surprising dash of I-told-you-so.
Part two drops in a day or two.
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Sunday Jul 30, 2023
Sunday Jul 30, 2023
After another extended hiatus, Todd's back with another sparkling hour of uplifting inspiration!
(8:40) How does a person enthusiastically produce a podcast when the subject matter and outcome is completely devoid of basic hope?
(9:41) "Fix" the for-profit media complex? Good luck. "It's the people." Tiptoeing into how pre-programmed deceit and self-deception are major parts of the how and why.
(30:45) Deceit and Self-Deception. The opening salvo.
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Sunday Mar 12, 2023
Sunday Mar 12, 2023
After revisiting the March 2, 2020 episode recorded at the dawn of the pandemic, Todd uses 3-years of hindsight to explore ( 60:00 ) how much further trust in government and media institutions has eroded and the effects. Data overload, trust apathy, and monetized tribal agitprop leads nowhere good. Also, is a liberal democracy capable of defending itself against an illiberal insurgency without destroying itself in the process?
Rachel Botsman's Book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1541762703/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Your Undivided Attention: https://www.humanetech.com/podcast
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Thursday Feb 16, 2023
Thursday Feb 16, 2023
After spontaneously eulogizing his friend, Todd tries euthanizing our cliche-and disingenuous-gun "debate" addiction. Again (10:00)
(18:00) Isn't it funny how the balloon and the ensuing UFO "mystery" distracted everyone from Biden's classified documents scandal? How about some MORE healthy rabid skepticism?
(30:00) Your host got the inside poop on Ohio's train derailment. While the cause seems obvious, who's to blame? Is it corporate greed, the ongoing labor shortage, or worse, DOT incompetence?
(45:00) East Palestine, Ohio: in the culture wars, poor whites have become what Chomsky called unworthy victims. How would the response have been different in Ann Arbor, Portland, or Gary?
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Friday Jan 27, 2023
Friday Jan 27, 2023
As the podcast approaches the 5-years mark since its return, Todd revisits his Media 101 episode and further explores why the for-profit media sucks. (Hint: see the title!) Also, how personal attachments corrupt an already frail sense of basic reason, why emotionally compromised victims (and others) should never be consulted, and how a supposedly idealistic cultist "morality" eventually seeks out and crucifies its traitorous blasphemers & heretics, like Elon Musk and Joe Rogan.
Segment 2 starts (27:30) with an overdue return to Joan Didion's essay (and handy extremist test!) On Morality, transitions toward the Woke Book of Shouldism, Haidt's elephant, and steers into Toddzilla's plea for Sausage Party Hope in segment 3 (1:02:40).
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Sunday Jan 22, 2023
Sunday Jan 22, 2023
Studio 4 opens with a new episode and a new live stream on Twitch! This week at Davos, an official of the EU Taliban's Morality Police wants everyone to know that European hate speech laws "are coming to the United States." Do liberals realize that they've become exactly what they used to hate? Grab Chief Wahoo gear while you can! Also, Biden destroys whatever credible self-righteousness Democrats had left, and thanks to BLM, performative reparations legislation, and far left bigoted preaching about the inherent evils of "whiteness," the cultural boomerang has begun its return journey. Finally, where tech and agitprop converge, the Great War of the 21st Century will be fought during Propaganda's Golden Age. An oblivious species with no self-awareness has no chance of surviving that as free men. Everyone supposedly demands "accountability" these days, so whose fault will it really be?
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Tuesday Nov 22, 2022
Tuesday Nov 22, 2022
Over information & reality itself.