Doomscrolling, Disinformation, and Algorithmic Tyranny
The Lincoln Project
The Lincoln Project
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🗓️ 12 August 2025
⏱️ 34 minutes
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Summary
Most of us have heard by now that the US is experiencing an ongoing disinformation war online, taking on damage from our global adversaries, various capitalistic social media platforms, and, worst of all, Trump, MAGA, and the far-right. Dr. Caroline Orr Bueno -- a PhD in Disinformation and Social Networks who's built a resistance against political propaganda -- sits down with Rick to shed light on algorithmic tyranny and how the Trump admin is trying to seize control of algorithms, social media, and news to further weaponize information. Dr. Caroline explains the difference between primitive and logical thinking, and how hate feeds the algorithm more than any other form of engagement. She and Rick impart some crucial advice about how to avoid being a puppet to the algorithm and ways to cut off its access for the greater good. Just remember, if a service is free, YOU are the product.Â
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| 0:00.0 | Want to try a free sample of berry pie? |
| 0:02.0 | Oh, yeah, I do. |
| 0:03.3 | Wait. |
| 0:04.4 | Can something this small really throw my body off balance? |
| 0:07.2 | Time to consult the online experts. |
| 0:10.0 | Hi, Felicia here with one million followers. |
| 0:12.6 | That bite will destroy your metabolism. |
| 0:15.2 | A drink butter coffee instead to kill cravings. |
| 0:17.5 | But is it really that bad? |
| 0:19.8 | I had protein this morning, right? |
| 0:21.8 | Ugh, but it looks so good. |
| 0:24.4 | Only eat after walking 10,000 steps. |
| 0:28.5 | Pie is only two steps from here. |
| 0:30.4 | Am I overthinking again? |
| 0:32.0 | Oh, the kids would really love this. |
| 0:33.9 | Fruit ruins. |
| 0:35.0 | Insulinence sensitivity. |
| 0:35.6 | You gotta cut carbs for 30 days. |
| 0:38.6 | Always track every time for 48 dollars. |
| 0:41.3 | Stop it. |
| 0:42.0 | Stop it. |
| 0:42.9 | Stop it. |
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