New World, New Order

What if an algorithm, not an enemy, is the thing tearing this world apart? In the summer of 2020, the world split in two. The death of George Floyd set off protests, anger, and unrest. Then came the COVID-19 shot, and with it more fear and more division. Families stopped talking. Friends became enemies. Neighbours looked at each other with suspicion. I built this story from real audio clips of that season. You will hear presidents, and a Canadian prime minister, use the words "New World Order." You will hear the phrase "Build Back Better" said again and again, word for word, by leader after leader. Coincidence? You decide. Underneath it all sits the almighty algorithm. A powerful AI feeds us whatever keeps us angry, scared, and glued to our screens. It pits us against each other. It stirs up mass hysteria. And most of us never stop to ask who benefits. This one moves fast. It is raw, and it will make you think. It will make you look at social media in a new way. It will make you question the stories you were led to believe. Key takeaways: - How the events of 2020 divided families, friends, and whole nations - Why leaders around the world keep using the same phrases, like "New World Order" and "Build Back Better" - How the algorithm behind social media rewards anger and fear - Why questioning the story you were handed is the first step to thinking for yourself Questions people ask: What is this story about? It is a fast-moving montage of real audio clips about a divided world, the summer of 2020, and the phrases leaders used to point people toward a cause. Is the audio real? Yes. You will hear real voices from that time, including presidents and a Canadian prime minister saying "New World Order." What is the almighty algorithm? It is the powerful AI that decides what you see online. It grows stronger when we are divided, so it keeps feeding the division. Where can I hear more? Subscribe to Welcome to Earth Stories, and a new story will find you every week. Play my game, Covenant City It is a beta version, so it is still being polished, and it is free to play right now. Fly as the Masked Guardian and defend the city. Play it here: https://welcometoearthstories.com/covenant-city/ If this story gave you something to think about, pass it on. A quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify is the easiest way to help new listeners find us. How to leave a 5-star review: On iPhone, in Apple Podcasts: open the Welcome to Earth Stories show page, scroll down to Ratings and Reviews, tap 5 stars, then tap Write a Review. On Android or iPhone, in Spotify: open the show page, tap the star under the show name, and tap 5 stars. Leave me a voice message here: https://www.speakpipe.com/WelcomeToEarthStories Watch The Writer's Compass on YouTube, where I talk about writing and how stories are built: https://www.youtube.com/@WritersCompass Visit the website: https://welcometoearthstories.com Support the show here: https://buymeacoffee.com/earthstories