WORLD GONE WRONG

WORLD GONE WRONG explores the intersections of extremism, social media, disinformation, technology, and dystopian themes. It delves into the psychological and sociopolitical dynamics underpinning extremist ideologies, content moderation challenges, racial and social justice issues, and the evolving landscape of online platforms and social networks.

Extremism Social Media Disinformation Technology Dystopian Society Content Moderation Racial and Social Justice Online Platforms and Social Networks Psychology of Ideologies Historical Perspectives on Race and Identity

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Update on this newsletter

78 implied HN points • 26 Jan 24
📰 News Newsletters
  1. Options provided for subscribing to the newsletter on LinkedIn or via email through the employer.
  2. The newsletter is rebranding to INTELWIRE, focusing more on extremism content.
  3. Readers should expect the content shift and look forward to future updates under the new brand.

Fear and self-loathing

157 implied HN points • 09 Apr 23
🎭️ Culture Extremism Psychology Ideology Social Dynamics
  1. Extremist ideologies exploit psychological dynamics to provoke emotional responses.
  2. Self-discrepancy theory examines the gaps between actual, ideal, and 'ought' selves.
  3. Fringe extremist movements manipulate self-discrepancy by stacking cognitive constructs to influence behavior.

The first literary "race warrior"

98 implied HN points • 28 Jul 23
📚 Literature Racism Dystopia Fiction Slavery Genre
  1. Mary Howard Schoolcraft was a notable figure for being the first literary 'race warrior' with her novel 'The Black Gauntlet'.
  2. Anti-Toms were pro-slavery novels that countered 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' and were popular during that era.
  3. Schoolcraft's novel was characterized by obsessively racist themes and was a pioneering work in the genre of 'race war' dystopia.
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Constructing White identity

98 implied HN points • 02 Jul 23
💾 History Extremism
  1. Naturalization laws in the US restricted citizenship to 'free white persons' until after the Civil War.
  2. Legal rulings from 1878 to 1952 made race a prerequisite for naturalized citizenship.
  3. The struggles to define 'white persons' and 'black persons' in legal contexts reflect the complex history of race and citizenship.

America's first dystopian novel

78 implied HN points • 14 Jul 23
📚 Literature Dystopian Race relations Social Dynamics Racism
  1. America's first dystopian novel, 'Sojourn in the City of Amalgamation,' was written in 1835 by Jerome Bonaparte Holgate under the pseudonym 'Oliver Bolokitten.'
  2. The novel focuses on a society where interracial reproduction is encouraged as a solution to racial prejudice, reflecting the racial tensions and debates of the time.
  3. Dystopian fiction often explores social dynamics, and in America, race plays a significant role due to its powerful impact on society and the fears associated with racial supremacy.

The Last Twitter Show

98 implied HN points • 11 Mar 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Social media Research Extremism Far-right Technology
  1. White supremacists have gained millions of followers on social media and have significant influence.
  2. The future of studying social networks like Twitter may become more challenging and costly due to potential changes on the platform.
  3. Despite the negative aspects, Twitter has served as a valuable platform for work, news, and connections.

The song remains the same, part 1

78 implied HN points • 20 May 23
🎭️ Culture Literature History Race Immigration Politics
  1. Dystopian fiction has played a role in framing racial fears and anxieties, particularly directed towards different immigrant groups.
  2. Chinese immigrants faced discrimination and anti-Asian sentiments in countries like the United States, fueled by racist narratives in literature and media.
  3. Racist dystopian novels that vilified Chinese immigrants contributed to growing anti-immigration movements and legislative actions restricting Chinese immigration.