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Mar 2019
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#72 The Tribe VS The Algorithm: Can We E...

Russell Brand
About this episode
Douglas understands a lot about the intersection between social media and philosophy and the way that our culture and psyche has been influenced by new technology. He’s a fascinating person and I think you’re gonna love it.

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