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S1E4 - Bat Boy and How Algorithms Ate the Urban Legend
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Hold onto your tabloids! This week on the Nostalgic Nerds Podcast, Renee Murphy and Marc Massar explore the wild frontier where technology meets misinformation, tracing the outrageous claims that have captivated audiences across decades.
From Bat Boy's tabloid fame to the chaotic spread of urban legends, the duo examines why we’re drawn to sensational headlines like a moth to a flame. They dissect the evolution of misinformation—from humble magazine racks to the sprawling digital web of conspiracy theories fueled by anonymity on platforms like 4chan.
Diving deep into the rise of QAnon, Renee and Marc shed light on how today's shocking content manipulates truth and fuels societal panic. Through engaging discussions, they highlight the urgent need for media literacy and critical thinking in our tech-driven age.
So join us for a laugh and some head-scratching moments as the Nostalgic Nerds unveil the bizarre ties between technology, culture, and the captivating allure of misinformation.
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Join Renee and Marc as they discuss tech topics with a view on their nostalgic pasts in tech that help them understand today's challenges and tomorrow's potential.
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Chapters
1. S1E4 - Bat Boy and How Algorithms Ate the Urban Legend (00:00:00)
2. Introduction to Misinformation (00:00:37)
3. The Legend of Bat Boy (00:02:04)
4. The Donner Party's Tale (00:08:12)
5. The Rise of Chain Emails (00:10:26)
6. The Role of Snopes (00:17:52)
7. The Shift to Image Boards (00:20:24)
8. The Anonymous Nature of 4chan (00:24:35)
9. The Pizzagate Incident (00:32:29)
10. The Storm Area 51 Event (00:34:06)
11. The Birth of QAnon (00:38:44)
12. Conclusions on Misinformation (00:50:47)
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