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Sharon F.'s avatar

I see a pattern here. One person does something. Writer thinks it might be a trend and finds other possible examples, but doesn't make a compelling case... talked to some people, etc.. I wonder to what extent this is driven by the need to "write something" and fill space. Helen Lewis talked about it in her interview with Bari last week... the relentless push to produce content.

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bestuvall's avatar

I would love a podcast where nothing was said at all.. silence

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M Palmer's avatar

Walter Kirn and Matt Taibbi discussed this recently in one of their podcasts. The trend of writers using weak sources for material and not really investigating the matter. The goal is to get clicks/reads not promote truth or facts. Before this article, I had never heard of Tate, but now a whole bunch of people are googling him bc of this essay. The appearance of fascination with him will be perpetuated.

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Sharon F.'s avatar

But the thing is.. what are they not examining/reporting on while discussing the actions of one person most of us don't give a whit about?

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