The Matrix is already here: Social media promised to connect us, but left us isolated, scared and tribal
Remember what life was like before social media took over? Now that the election is over, it might be a good time to take back our lives.
Arash Javanbakht, Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Wayne State University
• conversation
Nov. 12, 2020 • ~9 min
Nov. 12, 2020 • ~9 min
Trump, the politics of fear and racism: How our brains can be manipulated to tribalism
Fear is very much a part of humans' survival. Demagogues and others who want to manipulate have learned that this human trait can be exploited, often with disastrous consequences.
Arash Javanbakht, Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Wayne State University
• conversation
June 2, 2020 • ~8 min
June 2, 2020 • ~8 min
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