Information Overload

Coleman discusses how the rise of smartphones and social media has drastically altered the speed and context in which information spreads, often leading to a distorted perception of racism in society. He highlights a significant disconnect between emotional reactions to viral videos and the actual data on police violence, revealing that many people are misinformed about the prevalence of racism. This phenomenon has contributed to a false narrative suggesting that racism is on the rise, despite evidence indicating it is in decline.