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Initech

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9. I keep predicting the AI movement is going to end with a lot of computers in dumpsters.

Reply to flamingdem (Reply #7)

Wed Jan 8, 2025, 02:33 PM

Jan 8

I hope.

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Social Media Has Ruined American Politics [View all] Celerity Jan 8 OP

Right-wing AM hate radio kicked down the door so social media could ooze through it. Aristus Jan 8 #1

Absolutely NewHendoLib Jan 8 #3

And no effort was made... Wuddles440 Jan 8 #8

What percentage of the population listened to RW radio? Kaleva Jan 8 #11

As you didn't specify a time period, Wuddles440 Jan 8 #12

Your sources? Kaleva Jan 8 #14

You obviously have access... Wuddles440 Jan 8 #19

Isn't up to you to back up your claims? Kaleva Jan 8 #20

Post removed Post removed Jan 8 #21

Then provide a link. I'd like to read it . Kaleva Jan 8 #22

You must be in that... Wuddles440 Jan 8 #23

The rub is where the influence. cachukis Jan 8 #27

The biggest influence may be in the urban areas Kaleva Jan 9 #30

Wait a second. Unladen Swallow Jan 8 #26

It really is non stop liberal/Democrats bashing spapeggy Jan 8 #16

It was also at a time when long commutes Johonny Jan 8 #24

George Noory and Art Bell Unladen Swallow Jan 9 #33

It, and TV " news", is destroying the world NewHendoLib Jan 8 #2

The rise in fascism is definitely not a uniquely American problem. Initech Jan 8 #6

When I am out and about running errands and visiting businesses... pandr32 Jan 8 #4

I don't think there are any easy answers. Jim__ Jan 8 #5

Will be worse with AI keeping us addicted flamingdem Jan 8 #7

I keep predicting the AI movement is going to end with a lot of computers in dumpsters. Initech Jan 8 #9

I know right? flamingdem Jan 8 #17

They've ruined the entire human experience. sinkingfeeling Jan 8 #10

The Printing press malaise Jan 8 #13

The right wing side isn't really about policy either JI7 Jan 8 #15

They're a cult manipulated by dommies. usonian Jan 8 #29

They ruined before social media tenderfoot Jan 8 #18

No, money is what has ruined American politics republianmushroom Jan 8 #25

Social media should be banned for anyone OVER 12. usonian Jan 8 #28

Social Media has dry rotted the American psychic. nt William769 Jan 9 #31

Tik Tok is the worst because it caters to young people and pays them to make videos. LeftInTX Jan 9 #32

Citizens United, hate radio and fox news ruined America. Personal attacks, anger, and cynicism. Autumn Jan 9 #34