Today on Upstream, Rudyard Lynch and Samo Burja discuss the aftermath of the U.S. presidential election, the decline of French influence in Africa, the psychology of modernity, and the potential future of free versus controlled internet. For full show notes, visit: https://highlightai.com/share/d3195f8d-9dc3-4891-83d6-3354a83efbe9
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TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(01:10) Election aftermath and political climate
(05:47) Media influence and emotional politics
(11:04) Internet freedom vs. government control
(19:03) Sponsors: Incogni | Dealcraft
(25:53) Historical parallels and modern conflicts
(32:18) Colonialism in africa: a different perspective
(34:18) Fan mail and super chats
(35:47) From alternate history to anthropology
(37:50) Sponsors: Notion | Squad
(40:09) The mexican cartel-government nexus
(44:37) Immigration and political dynamics
(49:50) The psychological impact of modernity
(59:05) The role of media in shaping society
(01:01:19) Wrap