[Téasplaining] Data fuckery: It’s not a conspiracy, it’s a consequence

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[Téasplaining] Data fuckery: It’s not a conspiracy, it’s a consequence

In this transcript, the speaker begins by acknowledging that they are not feeling well but didn’t want to cancel their daily session. They mention that the episode will be under half an hour and will focus on an article they found about opportunistic conspiracy theories. The article discusses how a Florida deal maker turns conservative outrage into profit by creating politically themed websites and selling email addresses to commercial brands and possibly political campaigns. The speaker questions the source of the article, as it was provided by a consulting firm and wonders whether it could be a planted story or a PR strategy. They talk about the potential financial motives behind the spread of hyperpartisan news and how merchants of misinformation are exploiting data collection to target specific communities. The speaker cautions listeners to be skeptical of all sources of information and points out the irony of accusing the opposition of the same tactics being used. Overall, the transcript sheds light on the manipulative tactics employed by opportunistic individuals to profit from misinformation and exploiting polarization.