Based Camp | Simone & Malcolm Collins Based Camp: Update On Our Lives & Going Viral
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May 7, 2023 AI Snips
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Books, Business, And Embryo Selection Story
- Simone recounts publishing several bestselling Pragmatist Guide books and surviving the pandemic while running a travel business.
- She also describes using embryo selection after her mother's death and subsequent media coverage that sparked controversy.
Three Press Categories Predict Virality
- Malcolm observes three predictable categories of press: honest, dishonest, and sensationalized dishonest headlines that drive sharing.
- He notes nuanced honest pieces perform poorly while inflammatory headlines drive virality via hate-sharing.
Hate Shares Beat Nuance Online
- Simone explains that hate-sharing spreads ideas faster than nuanced conversation on platforms like Twitter.
- She hopes initial outrage can still lead some readers to engage with the actual, reasonable arguments.