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The video explores how misinformation, particularly via Russian troll farms and bots, distorts political discourse on social media, driving division by propagating conspiracy theories and personal realities over objective truth. It highlights the systemic challenges of identifying and counteracting these forces, especially in light of platforms being manipulated or insufficiently moderated against such tactics. It…
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TL;DR: The article attributes the ongoing protests and radical behaviors in Canada to former Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s campaign finance changes, which encouraged anger-driven fundraising and extremism within the Conservative Party. Restoring the per-vote subsidy could help realign Canadian politics by tying financial support to popular votes, while also recommending social media regulation to curb…
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TL;DR: Canada’s wealthy tech leaders are becoming politically active, with some shifting from supporting the Liberals to endorsing Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre. Key figures from Shopify are involved in political discussions and initiatives, potentially influencing Canadian politics similar to what has been observed in the United States. Synopsis: Canada’s affluent tech leaders are increasingly engaging…
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TL;DR: Canada’s wealthy tech executives, once liberal allies, now support conservatives like Pierre Poilievre and operate a WhatsApp group titled “Build Canada” aimed at influencing politics. Their activities, including linking to controversial media and political figures, highlight concerns about financial impact on democracy similar to the U.S. Synopsis: The document discusses how a group of…