This episode of Plutopia News Network’s podcast features hosts Scoop Sweeney, Jon Lebkowsky, and Wendy Grossman discussing skepticism, trust, and current societal issues.
We explore the erosion of trust in air travel following recent accidents, accessibility concerns for disabled passengers, and broader vulnerabilities in government systems and infrastructure. The conversation shifts to concerns about the concentration of power among elites, the influence of tech billionaires, and the role of social media in shaping public trust. They also touch on movements like 50501, an emerging decentralized protest effort, and the importance of fostering genuine communities amid increasing polarization. Ultimately, they question how to rebuild trust in institutions and media while emphasizing the necessity of engaged, local communities.
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Links
- Angela Saini, Superior: The Return of Race Science
- Angela Saini, Inferior: How Science Got Women Wrong and the New ResearchThat’s Rewriting the Story
- Douglas Rushkoff: Survival of the Richest
- 50501 Movement
- 50501 on Reddit
- Dark Wire, by Joseph Cox. Wendy’s review at net.wars: https://netwars.pelicancrossing.net/2025/01/27/review-dark-wire/
- Tracers in the Dark, by Andy Greenberg. Wendy’s review at net.wars: https://netwars.pelicancrossing.net/2023/05/16/review-tracers-in-the-dark/
- USWeb
- Plutopia interview with Amy Bruckman