Conspirituality 209: The Right’s Fantasy Super-Villain (w/Renee Diresta)
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Jun 6, 2024 
Renee Diresta, an expert in disinformation, discusses her book 'Invisible Rulers' and the challenges of combating misinformation. The podcast explores the blurred lines between commentary and journalism in the age of social media, the dangers of disinformation, the influence of narratives on controlling information, and the evolution of media technology impacting society.
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DiResta and the Twitter Files
- Renee DiResta, a researcher, was targeted by the "Twitter Files" journalists.
- They falsely labeled her the leader of a censorship conspiracy, despite her work being public.
Origins of Journalism
- Modern journalism began in 16th-century Italy with the Avisi, who gathered and sold news.
- Early newspapers focused on gossip and sensationalism.
New York Times and Fact-Checking
- In 1851, journalists created the New York Daily Times to publish original reporting.
- They aimed to verify information, countering sensationalist stories like "Bat Boy on the Moon."