Manipulation in the Internet Age | The Art of Inception (Part 2)
Taco & the Machine por Gina Schleusener
Notas del episodio
In Part 2 of The Art of Inception, Reina and Charlie shift from the psychology of belief to the modern systems that amplify it.
Using the famous Birds Aren't Real thought experiment as a launching point, they explore how ideas spread online, how algorithms reward engagement over accuracy, and why repetition, social proof, influencer authority, and AI-generated content can make information feel increasingly credible regardless of whether it's true.
From internet culture and conspiracy ecosystems to bots, virality, and digital persuasion, this conversation examines what happens when ancient human psychology collides with machine-speed information systems.
Topics include:
🐦 The Birds Aren't Real Thought Experiment 🌐 How Ideas Spread on the Internet 🤖 How the Internet Automated Manipulation 🎭 The Nuances ...