In this episode, Erik and Yarvin discuss media, power, and what Elon should do with Twitter. For full show notes, visit: https://highlightai.com/share/b9c0012c-979b-441e-9fb3-6394bef6a7ad
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TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(00:35) Debate with Richard Hanania: Reflections and insights
(05:33) A roadmap on building new institutions
(10:30) Convergence of Media and intelligence
(12:50) The role of journalism in modern governance
(15:15) Sponsors: Dealcraft | Notion
(17:30) Creating high-trust media for the future
(24:54) Engaging the elite: strategies for influence
(40:32) Sponsor: Squad
(41:46) The importance of sophisticated content
(51:16) The illusion of engagement in media
(51:50) Building a cult-like audience
(53:22) Commercial success of subcultures
(57:07) Truth adjudication and reliable sources
(59:31) Regime change and Wikipedia
(01:06:58) Elon Musk and the future of Twitter
(01:14:57) The power of human curation
(01:34:44) The failure of libertarianism
(01:39:36) Conclusion and final thoughts