David Beckemeyer

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Mostly retired tech exec, investor, researcher. Host of the Outrage Overload podcast.
Mehttps://bdt.com
Podcasthttps://outrageoverload.net

If you haven't heard of Cultivation Theory before, it's pretty interesting. Professor James Shanahan schools us.

https://outrageoverload.net/outrage-59-how-media-shapes-reality-james-shanahan-on-cultivation-theory/

Outrage 59 - How Media Shapes Reality: James Shanahan on Cultivation Theory - Outrage Overload

Discover how media shapes perception with James Shanahan on cultivation theory, fear, and polarization.

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My latest on Substack How the Pursuit of "More" is Eroding Our Sense of Community and Fulfillment

https://open.substack.com/pub/outrageoverload/p/weekend-extra-the-quiet-tragedy-of?r=1w1fri&utm_medium=ios

Weekend extra: The Quiet Tragedy of a World Without True Community

How the Pursuit of "More" is Eroding Our Sense of Community and Fulfillment

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They promise a paradise of tech-driven self-sovereignty. Guest and friend of the show, David Troy @davetroy provides perspective in this bonus episode of Outrage Overload.

https://outrageoverload.net/outrage-bonus-how-tech-bros-like-elon-musk-and-peter-thiel-are-shaping-our-future-david-troy/

Outrage Bonus - How Tech Bros Like Elon Musk and Peter Thiel want to Shape Our Future - David Troy - Outrage Overload

Tech billionaires dream of a decentralized future. But what are the risks? David Troy discusses the potential consequences.

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šŸŽ‰ One year of Outrage Overload! Thank you for being part of this passionate community dedicated to dissecting the outrage machine and searching for a way out of the political nosedive. Peter H Ditto returns to celebrate. https://outrageoverload.net/bonus-one-year-anniversary-special-peter-ditto/
Outrage BONUS - One-year Anniversary Special - Peter Ditto - Outrage Overload

Outrage Overload podcast reflects on 1st year, Dr. Peter Ditto talks polarization and democracy.

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I'm looking to do a "science bites" episode on Critical Thinking, how it's Not natural, we had to invent it, and needs a checklist - for NaPodPoMo this month (November). Who would be the perfect guest? (who can do it this month!)
One thing about coming on for an "outrage science bites" episode is your interview is sure to come out right away, before November 30. https://outrageoverload.substack.com/p/napodpomo-day-1-30-day-podcast-challenge#details #NaPodPoMo
NaPodPoMo Day 1: 30-day podcast challenge and Outrage Science Bites Introduction

Listen now (10 mins) | Bite-Sized Episodes for a World Full of Outrage

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Something I've been suggesting for a while: so-called "moderates" actually aren't "moderate" at all, but possibly some of the most radical voters in the country. Carnegie study from Rachel Kleinfeld
I seldom beg, but I’m begging you to check out this episode of Outrage Overload and share it. I think the index is such a useful tool for measuring our own speech and that of politicians, journalists, etc. https://outrageoverload.net/the-dignity-index-tami-pyfer/
Outrage 22 - How the Dignity Index Offers Hope for More Productive Political Discourse - Tami Pyfer - Outrage Overload

Discover the Dignity Index: A new patriotism to elevate political discourse and foster productive conflict

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It was fun to host Yevgeny Simkin.- a thought-provoking discussion on the damaging effects of social media and the need for change. https://outrageoverload.net/break-free-from-social-media-outrage-yevgeny-simkin/
Outrage 020 - How to Break Free from Social Media's Outrage Cycle - Yevgeny Simkin - Outrage Overload

Explore the evolving impact of social media and online outrage in this insightful Outrage Overload podcast episode with Yevgeny Simkin

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šŸ“° EXTRA! Trump's legal troubles

Trump's legal troubles unlikely to sink political career, even if convicted. Partisan divide, loss of trust in institutions may shield him.

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