Backbone Radio With Matt Dunn

How to Extricate a Hoax. The complex psychology of clearing propaganda out of our minds in this screen-based era of Mass Delusion. Analysis of psychologist Robert Cialdini’s theories on “influence.” Checking the headline mechanics of the Bloodbath Hoax from NBC, CNN, NYT, Nancy Pelosi and Senator Schatz. See how these mind tricks work? Similar to how fast food scientists have learned to manipulate your taste buds. Contemplating Polish philosopher Ryszard Legutko’s take on living under communism, forever surrounded by “non-reality,” in which the goal of the “propaganda machine” was “to prevent us from seeing reality as it was.” Vignettes on Philip K. Dick and Artificial Intelligence. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? Blade Runner and The Matrix. Helpful notes on our patented “Friluftsliv” cure. The Open-Air Life of Colorado. Plus, bonus review of the “not people” hoax. With Great Listener Calls.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.