Few thoughts on Rogan/ Spotify ππ
1. If Rogan is pushed off Spotify, his influence will actually rapidly grow
Spotify makes it slightly harder to listen to the show. Being independent means he will reach more peopel Clever analysis of this
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theverge.com/22632213/joe-rβ¦
1. If Rogan is pushed off Spotify, his influence will actually rapidly grow
Spotify makes it slightly harder to listen to the show. Being independent means he will reach more peopel Clever analysis of this
π§΅
theverge.com/22632213/joe-rβ¦
2. The "bad"/ "deadly" claims made on the show are actually far more complex.
I listened to both episodes twice and dissect what was right and wrong for Unherd Magazine ππ
It cannot be reduced to simple soundbites
unherd.com/2022/01/we-neeβ¦
I listened to both episodes twice and dissect what was right and wrong for Unherd Magazine ππ
It cannot be reduced to simple soundbites
unherd.com/2022/01/we-neeβ¦
3. Many passionate commenters have not listened to the episodes/ have not explained what they view as correct or incorrect.
We increasingly enter a culture where it is acceptable to criticize something without providing examples or reasoning. Not good.
We increasingly enter a culture where it is acceptable to criticize something without providing examples or reasoning. Not good.
4. Boycott of a private corporation is a legitimate way to voice discontent, but intellectual rigor means one does so consistently, and can defend one's actions.
5. Many people who are concerned with "misinformation" do not appear troubled by information that is flawed, when it supports their stated position.
Case in point: See how bad this paper is....
vinayprasadmdmph.substack.com/p/a-new-paper-β¦
Case in point: See how bad this paper is....
vinayprasadmdmph.substack.com/p/a-new-paper-β¦
6. Or when the CDC itself promotes that flawed information
Case in point #2
vinayprasadmdmph.substack.com/p/does-covid19β¦
Case in point #2
vinayprasadmdmph.substack.com/p/does-covid19β¦
7. The reason a comedian who runs a podcast commands massive influence is not because he routinely showcases false information, but because legitimate authorities have continually lied to the American public, losing theirs.
He fills a vacuum
E.g.
slate.com/technology/202β¦
He fills a vacuum
E.g.
slate.com/technology/202β¦
8. Another e.g. of distortions pushed by Government during the pandemic which results in loss of trust
city-journal.org/public-healthsβ¦
city-journal.org/public-healthsβ¦
9. Some allege that the Rogan's featured speakers may have hidden financial conflicts. I don't know if that is true, but I know that the Surgeon General had real conflicts but these were largely ignored
Hundreds of k from Netflix & carnival cruises
medpagetoday.com/opinion/vinay-β¦
Hundreds of k from Netflix & carnival cruises
medpagetoday.com/opinion/vinay-β¦
11. Spotify is in a bad position, & they are already caving , but this is a misguided strategy. The critics will not be sated by minor warnings, and the proponents of free speech will be offended by the infantilization of the audience
nytimes.com/2022/01/30/artβ¦
nytimes.com/2022/01/30/artβ¦
12. Rogan has already gained massive influence from the Boycott-- many new listeners are curious what the show is all about. We may have an e.g. of this
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Streisandβ¦
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Streisandβ¦
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