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YC

Y Combinator Cast

09/11/24

@ Y Combinator

Conspiracy theories can drive clicks in media, leading to sensationalism and potentially harmful narratives if left unchecked.

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The Times When Paranoia Fueled Technological Advancement

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The Times When Paranoia Fueled Technological Advancement

09/11/24

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YC

Y Combinator Cast

09/11/24

@ Y Combinator

Conspiracy theories have become more prominent in politics and are penetrating the tech world, which is an important balance to consider.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

09/11/24

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial to be cautious about media consumption, as some content creators prioritize engagement over truth, which can mislead audiences.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

09/24/24

@ Y Combinator

When something goes viral, it often loses its original context, turning into a clickbait phenomenon that can mislead audiences.

NR

Naval Ravikant

10/16/20

@ Tim Ferriss

The media's goal is to make every problem your problem to capture attention and clicks, creating a chaotic environment where even non-participation is not allowed.

DS

Dave Smith

04/09/25

@ Lex Fridman

It's crucial to analyze conspiracy theories carefully; many claims may sound convincing but lack solid evidence upon closer examination.

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Marc Andreessen

06/11/25

@ Uncapped with Jack Altman

In the current landscape, social media has become a powerful tool for both spreading false narratives and revealing truths, creating a complex environment for public discourse.

PC

Parker Conrad

01/11/25

@ Y Combinator

The narrative control in media can be potent; once a story is out, it can become the repeated truth, regardless of its accuracy.

EM

Elon Musk

05/17/23

@ AstraNova

Some conspiracy theories have turned out to be true, such as the Hunter Biden laptop story, which was suppressed by Twitter.

YN

Yuval Noah Harari

10/28/24

@ Rich Roll

The unintended consequences of social media algorithms can promote hate, as seen in the case of Myanmar, where Facebook's algorithms spread conspiracy theories that contributed to ethnic cleansing.