In this episode, co-hosts Deitra Hoang and Ellina Yin delve into the issue of indoctrination via social media, the development of “filter bubbles,” and the role that Facebook and YouTube have played in promoting political extremism through a guest interview with Dr. Anna Zaitsev, a published researcher who is interested in software development and social media.

What is indoctrination? How were echo chambers used to feed ads?

Intro Music: “Full Circle by Civic Flora

Somatic Exercise by Rashmi Guttal featuring music by Nature Healing Society

Rashmi (she/they) is a somatic practitioner, restorative justice facilitator, and mediator. Through her background in asana (yoga), meditation, and conflict resolution, she created somatic mediation, a coaching process to help individuals and couples resolve conflict. Using the Internal Family Systems model, Attachment Theory, and body-based practices, Rashmi guides folx into deeper awareness and compassion for their different ‘parts’. She focuses on nervous system regulation, emphasizing rest, silence, and moving slowly.

https://www.rashmiguttal.com/