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Chris Williamson
In this episode of Mostly Wise, hosts Matt McCusker and Duncan Trussel engage in a wide-ranging conversation covering technology, artificial intelligence, conspiracy theories, and the ongoing political landscape involving Hunter Biden. The discussion begins with humorous anecdotes about name confusi …
Chris Williamson
Mary Harrington introduces the concept of "digital modesty," arguing against the pervasive culture of transparency inherited from 1960s utopianism that suggests total openness leads to better outcomes. Drawing on a personal realization after running a marathon, she explains why she refuses to post s …
Chris Williamson
The discussion centers on the perceived ineffectiveness of cancel culture, arguing that it often fails to change minds or hearts while instead pushing ideas underground into echo chambers devoid of dissenting voices. The speaker suggests this phenomenon stems from a fundamental misunderstanding of h …