Month: May 2022

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NBN Book of the Day - Donald A. Barclay, “Disinformation: The Nature of Facts and Lies in the Post-Truth Era” (Rowman and Littlefield, 2022)

Does the idea of a world in which facts mean nothing cause anxiety? Fear? Maybe even paranoia? Disinformation: The Nature of Facts and Lies in the Post-Truth Era (Rowman and Littlefield, 2022) cannot cure all the ills of a post-truth world, but by demonstrating how the emergence of digital technology into everyday life has knitted together a number of seemingly loosely related forces–historical, psychological, economic, and culture–to create the post-truth culture, Disinformation will help you better understand how we got to where we now are, see how we can move beyond a culture in which facts are too easily dismissed, and develop a few highly practical skills for separating truth from lies.

Disinformation explains:

  • How human psychology—the very way our brains work—can leave us vulnerable to disinformation.
  • How the early visions of what a global computer network would and should be unintentionally laid the groundwork for the current post-truth culture.
  • The ways in which truth is twisted and misrepresented via propaganda and conspiracy theories.
  • How new technology not only spreads disinformation but may also be changing the way we think.
  • The ways in which the economics of information and the powerful influence of popular culture have contributed to the creation of the post-truth culture.

Unlike the far-too-numerous one-sided, politically ideological treatments of the post-truth culture, Disinformation does not seek to point the finger of blame at any individuals or groups; instead, its focus is on how a number of disparate forces have influenced human behaviors during a time when all of humanity is struggling to better understand and more effectively control (for better or worse) challenging new technologies that are straining the limits of human intellectual and emotional capacity.

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The NewsWorthy - Another Hate Crime, Formula Shortage Relief? & Uber Party Buses – Tuesday, May 17th, 2022

The news to know for Tuesday, May 17th, 2022!

We'll explain the conspiracy theory authorities say may be behind more than one recent mass shooting and more stories of heroes who risked their lives to save others from gunfire. 

Also, the latest ruling from the Supreme Court could impact how candidates raise money for their midterm election campaigns. 

Plus, a new deal is supposed to help with the baby formula shortage, you can get several free at-home Covid-19 tests again, and Uber's new options range from electric vehicles to party buses.

Those stories and more in around 10 minutes...

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What A Day - Racism Fueled Buffalo’s Mass Shooting

Federal officials are investigating Saturday’s shooting in Buffalo, New York, as both a hate crime and “racially-motivated violent extremism.” The gunman touted the white supremacist theory that immigrants and folks of color are “replacing” white Americans and voters.

It’s primary election day in Idaho, Kentucky, North Carolina, Oregon, and Pennsylvania. Watching these states will help us understand where the Republican and Democratic parties’ priorities lie and the influence of former President Trump.

And in headlines: Over 260 Ukrainian soldiers were evacuated from Mariupol, North Korea is experiencing its first-ever COVID outbreak, and McDonald’s plans to withdraw its business from Russia.

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Pod Save America - “Stoking Hate in Primetime.”

A heavily armed 18-year-old carries out a mass shooting in Buffalo, New York inspired by the same racist conspiracy theory pushed by Tucker Carlson and Republicans in Congress, Biden tests new research by calling Republicans "Ultra MAGA", and Jonathon Martin joins to discuss his new book This Will Not Pass.

 

 

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The Goods from the Woods - Episode #330 – “Big Fat Hissee Fit” with Holly Perkins & Seth Pomeroy

In this episode, Rivers is finally back at Disgraceland in Los Angeles hangin' out with comedians Holly Perkins and Seth Pomeroy! We start this one off with a European honey-based energy drink and a 2.5 foot-long gummy snake and it only gets weirder from there. This one has L.A. comedy weirdness, angry Facebook people, and a discussion of the greatest documentaries of all time. "Break on Through (To the Other Side)" by The Doors is our JAM OF THE WEEK! Change your life forever by tuning in right now. Follow Holly on Twitter @HollyPerk. Follow Seth on Twitter @SethPomeroy.  Follow the show on Twitter @TheGoodsPod.  Rivers is @RiversLangley  Sam is @SlamHarter  Carter is @Carter_Glascock Subscribe on Patreon for HOURS of bonus content! http://patreon.com/TheGoodsPod Pick up a Goods from the Woods t-shirt at: http://prowrestlingtees.com/TheGoodsPod
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The Daily Signal - What 2 Pro-Life Women Saw in Wake of Pro-Abortion Extremists’ Attacks

Following the leaked draft decision from the Supreme Court suggesting Roe v. Wade could soon be overturned, pro-abortion activists have become increasingly aggressive as they protest.

In addition to demonstrating in front of the high court justices’ homes, some protesters have taken things a step further and begun to physically attack pro-life organizations at their places of operation.

Lois Anderson, executive director at Oregon Right to Life, and Penny Nance, CEO of Concerned Women for America, both experienced attacks on their organizations.

“We’ve always felt very safe there. It’s a community that’s just right next to our state Capitol, but we’ve been in that building for more than two decades and never even had so much as a protest,” said Anderson. “We’ve been quietly doing our work in that building, and it really was jarring.”

They share their stories about how pro-abortion extremists attacked their facilities.

We also cover these news items:

  • Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, wins his case at the Supreme Court involving campaign financing.
  • U.S. troops will be redeployed to Somalia.
  • Sweden is officially seeking to join NATO.
  • Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., claims that House Republican leaders are enabling white nationalism and white supremacy.
  • Starbucks announces that it would “soon” cover “eligible” travel costs beyond 100 miles for employees on its health plan to receive abortions or “gender-transition” treatments.



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What Next - What Next | Daily News and Analysis – How Corporations Are Taking Advantage of Inflation

Consumers are paying higher prices almost everywhere as inflation continues to rise. But corporate earnings calls have revealed that many companies are using inflation as a cover to jack up prices and increase profits — all on the backs of customers.


Guest: Lindsay Owens, executive director of the Groundwork Collaborative. 


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What Next | Daily News and Analysis - How Corporations Are Taking Advantage of Inflation

Consumers are paying higher prices almost everywhere as inflation continues to rise. But corporate earnings calls have revealed that many companies are using inflation as a cover to jack up prices and increase profits — all on the backs of customers.


Guest: Lindsay Owens, executive director of the Groundwork Collaborative. 


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The Stack Overflow Podcast - Open-source is winning over developers and investors

Supabase, the open-source database-as-a-service company, raised $80 million in Series B funding in a round led by Felicis Ventures. In case you were wondering: YYes, the company is named for the Nicki Minaj song!.

Today in tech recs: Cassidy recommends budgeting app Lunch Money for everything from crypto to cash. Matt recommends Magnet for window management.

Today’s Lifeboat badge goes to user dfrib for their answer to Error "nil requires a contextual type" using Swift.