Episode 502: Us & Them from Words & Numbers

Episode 502: Us & Them

53 minutes Posted Apr 15, 2026 at 11:00 am.

Introduction and Overview

AI Lawsuit and the Return of “Technology Panics”

The “Werther Effect” and Historical Media Fears

Does AI Cause Harm or Reflect the User?

Should AI Come With Warnings?

Hungary Politics and Viktor Orbán’s Defeat

Foolishness of the Week: Conspiracy Theories and Flat Earthers

Artemis II and the Persistence of Irrational Beliefs

Partisanship, Audience Reactions, and Perceived Bias

Why Both Parties Drift Toward Authoritarianism

Are Democrats and Republicans Actually Different?

“Them vs Us”: The Political Illusion

The Feedback Loop of Polarization

Debate Culture, Civility, and Online Discourse

How to Argue Without Attacking People

Final Thoughts: Be Skeptical, Be Civil, Be Kind Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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It’s not left v right, it’s us v them.

47:38 Final Thoughts: Be Skeptical, Be Civil, Be Kind Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices