We're Not Wrong About Social Media Souring Democracy and Disney Adults
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Apr 2, 2026 They dig into polling that links heavy social media use to waning commitment to democratic norms. They debate whether online life distorts reality or merely exposes underlying fractures. Later they unpack the rise of “Disney adults,” exploring fandom spending, status dynamics, and whether that culture is harmless nostalgia or something darker.
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Strike Patterns Target IRGC To Shift Iran's Internal Balance
- The US campaign targeted Iran's IRGC over the regular army, signaling intent to degrade proxy capabilities and perhaps induce internal power shifts.
- Andrew Heaton notes bombing patterns hit IRGC assets, suggesting bet on a coup or sidelining of regime elements rather than broad occupation.
Regional Powers Viewed Iran As A Barrier To Normalization
- The region's actors see attacking Iran as a long-sought domino to reshape Middle East power and open economic growth.
- Justin Robert Young explains regional leaders like Mohammed bin Salman and Netanyahu view Iran's removal as enabling normalization and investment.
Actively Curate Algorithms To Reduce Misinformation
- Curate your algorithm and unfollow unreliable creators proactively to reduce misinformation exposure.
- Jen Briney: she unfollows accounts (e.g., a prediction-focused professor) once she spots falsehoods, yet algorithms may keep resurfacing them so manual curation matters.