EPISODE · May 15, 2026 · 0 MIN
Manufactured Consent: The New War for Your Mind
from Conspiracy Theories Exploring The Unseen · host Michael Fortune
Today's digital age, social media has transformed the way we access and share information. With the click of a button, we can connect with ideas from all around the globe. But this ease of access comes with some serious challenges. One big question arises: are we genuinely more informed or simply more manipulated?Let’s dive into the unsettling reality that social media algorithms can amplify low-credibility content. A recent study from 2024 revealed that Twitter’s algorithms increased the visibility of questionable content significantly over just a two-week period. This is alarming, especially considering that many users might unknowingly trust this content simply because it appeared so prominently in their feeds.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.
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Today's digital age, social media has transformed the way we access and share information. With the click of a button, we can connect with ideas from all around the globe. But this ease of access comes with some serious challenges. One big question arises: are we genuinely more informed or simply more manipulated?Let’s dive into the unsettling reality that social media algorithms can amplify low-credibility content. A recent study from 2024 revealed that Twitter’s algorithms increased the visibility of questionable content significantly over just a two-week period. This is alarming, especially considering that many users might unknowingly trust this content simply because it appeared so prominently in their feeds.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.
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