I don’t know if the event was staged. But I know exactly what the news outlets did next. They took the same ten seconds of footage and the same shirtless photo. They ran it on every channel, posted it on every site, and looped it for two days straight. That’s not journalism. That’s operant conditioning….
Rage-farming has become a full-blown business model, and it’s exhausting for everyone involved. These so-called communities aren’t really communities at all when they’re built on a foundation of manufactured outrage and algorithmic manipulation.
Media and government officials actively frame healthcare activists as cultists. Let’s unpack that. First, murder cannot be condoned under any circumstances. However, government and media are actively framing Mangione’s healthcare movement as a cult akin to that of Charles Manson—portraying him as mentally unstable, and the people who ostensibly follow him as trippy fan girls—to…
If you’re thinking about writing to your Republican legislators about the current crisis, let me save you some time: Don’t bother with arguments about DEI, government waste, or partisan politics. They’ve heard it all before, and those arguments won’t move them. What they urgently need to understand – and what might actually get their attention…
As you gather your W-2s and tax documents this January, you might be thinking about your 2024 tax return. But there’s a bigger story looming: This is the last year of normal tax returns for what’s left of the middle class. Starting in 2026, when you file taxes for 2025, your bill is going to…
This is a response to the YouTube channel ALifeAfterLayoff’s segment: Bosses Are FIRING Gen Z Workers Just Months After Hiring Them.
Yes, I know my boots/wallet/belt may be leather. I also eat meat. But these animals are not disrespected in any way. They are killed quickly and butchered without toying with them. I am thankful for the use and food they provide. However, this high-five practice crosses the line in the uncanny valley because we’re no…
Covid-19 is here. While we shouldn’t panic, we should definitely remain alert. This virus is leaving a broad tear in the fabric of our society. Hi, this is Chris, the Amateur Ethicist. That’s the topic of this segment, “Covid-19 and our Social Fabric.”
Today’s topic is Upwork, and one of the things you should watch out for as a freelancer on that site.
This begins a series called Challenges in Media. We’ll also touch on ways to manage those challenges. Today’s topic is Trust Projection. We’ll parse what that means next.
