The Rabbit Hole

The Rabbit Hole Substack navigates contemporary discourses, challenging mainstream narratives on racial discourse, DEI, police brutality, gender issues, and societal problems through data analysis, social media dynamics, and the rise of citizen journalism. It promotes discussions on merit, innovation, and character in socio-political contexts.

Racial Discourse Police Brutality DEI Critique Race Discussions in Daily Life Gender Identity in Children Critical Reviews of Wokeness Citizen Journalism Merit and Innovation in Society Social Media Dynamics Ideological Discrimination Homelessness

The hottest Substack posts of The Rabbit Hole

And their main takeaways

DEI Denialism

805 implied HN points • 10 Jan 24

DEI Denialism can stem from lack of familiarity with the issue
Some people struggle to digest arguments against DEI
There are individuals who recognize DEI's consequences but do not care

The Data Dam Break of May 2023: How Twitter Challenged the Racial Industrial Complex

1395 implied HN points • 11 May 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Race Media Statistics Social media

Data is not racist, but there is a stigma around discussing data on certain topics.
Challenging dominant narratives and spreading reliable information is important.
Engaging with data, asking questions, and using platforms like Twitter can lead to expanding the discourse and challenging establishment ideologies.

Perception vs Reality: Police-On-Black Brutality

805 implied HN points • 22 Jun 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Social justice Media Race relations Journalism Activism

There's a disconnect between perception and reality in police-on-black homicides.
Unarmed black men killed by police get more media coverage than white victims.
Black Lives Matter movement was focused on police violence, ignoring black-on-black homicides.

Everything is Racist

707 implied HN points • 24 Mar 23

🎭️ Culture Society Media Food Science

Some discussions on racism have expanded to include seemingly innocuous items like food, drinks, and activities.
Various items such as coffee, fitness, AI, and potatoes have been linked to racism in different articles and discussions.
The all-encompassing nature of these discussions reflects an increasing awareness and sensitivity around the topic of race.

Children are Changing Genders

589 implied HN points • 25 Mar 23

🏥 Health & Wellness Children's Health Mental health Gender identity

Gender Dysphoria is rising among children
Children are transitioning
Children are undergoing surgical treatments

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Define Woke: A Case Study of Wokam's Razor

452 implied HN points • 20 Mar 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political Ideologies

Wokam's Razor describes ignoring information that doesn't align with beliefs.
The 'Define Woke' trend exemplifies the concept of Wokam's Razor.
Requesting information and then disregarding it is a common pattern in discussions.

April 2023 Update

412 implied HN points • 30 Apr 23

🎨 Art & Illustration

The Rabbit Hole's Twitter activity has been successful, with over 100,000 new followers in a month.
Collaboration on Twitter Spaces with different creators like Wilfred Reilly and Wokely Correct Comics.
Upcoming TEDx Talk on Trust as a Service, Trust Brokering, and Citizen Journalism, with the manuscript to be shared on Substack.

The MICE Alliance

314 implied HN points • 24 Feb 23

💼 Business Values Innovation Leadership Corporate culture Technology

Companies should focus on creating meaningful tools for humanity to improve baseline human conditions
Shift towards MICE values: Merit, Innovation, Character, Excellence
Merit promotes transparent and objective hiring processes leading to success in other areas of business

Citizen Journalism on Twitter: A New Age

314 implied HN points • 19 Apr 23

🕹 Technology Social media Verification Monetization Digital Transformation

Twitter is empowering Citizen Journalists with features like Community Notes, Verification, and Creator Monetization.
Trust in traditional media has declined, creating a space for Citizen Journalism to thrive on social media platforms like Twitter.
Citizen Journalism on Twitter can democratize fact-checking, offer financial opportunities through monetization, and inspire a new generation of truth-seekers.

March 2023 Update

235 implied HN points • 06 Mar 23

🎭️ Culture Social media Writing Collaboration Books Community

The Rabbit Hole has gained significant Twitter followers and made millions of impressions through its tweets.
The Rabbit Hole has published 8 articles in 2023 covering various topics like social media dynamics and societal issues.
Collaborations with prominent figures like Elon Musk and sharing articles on other platforms have extended the reach and impact of The Rabbit Hole.

Lodging Denied: Privatized Social Credit & Guilt by Association

216 implied HN points • 20 Feb 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Corporate Power

A privatized social credit system is in motion, with corporations enforcing moral judgment.
Guilt by association can lead to punishment, as seen in the case of Lauren Southern's family.
The implications of denying services based on affiliation raise concerns about ideological discrimination and private sector social credit.

Stubborn Problems: The Homeless Epidemic

176 implied HN points • 12 Feb 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Homelessness Government funding Substance Abuse

California has the largest homeless population in the United States.
Lack of affordable housing is a major factor contributing to homelessness.
Cities like Houston have been successful in creating more permanent housing for the homeless.