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Published Apr 28, 2020

Joe Rogan Experience #1465 - Tim Pool

Tim Pool joins Joe Rogan for a multifaceted exploration of pressing global issues, from the economic ramifications of a universal basic income to the mysteries of alien technology and media manipulation, all while contemplating humanity's future in space and the integrity of information on platforms like Reddit.
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  • Reddit Manipulation

    Tim Pool and Joe Rogan explore the manipulation of Reddit's platform, particularly focusing on the subreddit "The Donald." Tim explains how posts from this subreddit frequently reached Reddit's front page, possibly due to enthusiastic Trump supporters or even botnets. He highlights a shocking incident where Reddit's CEO altered a user's comment in the database, which raised significant ethical concerns.

    The CEO of Reddit manipulated in the database, someone's comment who was a Trump supporter.

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    This manipulation underscores the broader issue of how online platforms can influence public discourse and the perception of political events 1.

       

    Media Accountability

    The conversation shifts to the responsibilities of mainstream media in maintaining accurate reporting. Tim Pool criticizes outlets like CNN and the New York Daily News for spreading misinformation, such as the false narrative about disinfectant ingestion following Trump's comments. He argues that these outlets, in their struggle to survive, often resort to sensationalism, which undermines public trust.

    The real story is that since the start of the pandemic, people have been buying more cleaner than normal.

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    Joe Rogan and Tim discuss how platforms like YouTube prioritize authoritative sources, which can sometimes lead to biased information being amplified 2 3.

       

    Censorship Concerns

    Censorship practices by social media platforms are scrutinized, with Tim Pool and Joe Rogan questioning the arbitrary nature of content bans. They discuss instances where legitimate content was removed, such as a biotech company's account being banned, possibly due to political biases. Tim shares a personal experience where mentioning a specific name led to content removal, highlighting the opaque decision-making processes of these platforms.

    If you say this name, your video will be taken down.

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    This raises concerns about the impact of such censorship on free speech and the potential for abuse by those in control of these platforms 4 5.

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