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A report from Harvard's Berkman Klein Center claims that partisan propaganda and disinformation on Facebook significantly aided Donald Trump's 2016 victory. The hosts dispute this, arguing that Trump's victory was due to his high volume of live speeches and the media's obsessive coverage of him. They contend that the media is blaming social media algorithms to avoid acknowledging their own role in elevating Trump's profile.
John Perry Barlow, Grateful Dead and EFF Background
The hosts delve into the biography of John Perry Barlow, questioning how a retired cattle rancher and Grateful Dead lyricist became a central figure in cyber-libertarianism. They mock his "Super Smart Musician" designation by Time Magazine and his various fellowships. Dvorak recounts a personal story of a near-fistfight between Barlow and journalist Greg Paschal, reinforcing his view of Barlow as a "liar."
