Latest Episode Highlight: Dive into the alarming revelations of our newest episode of The Secret Teachings with Ryan Gable, where we dissect a June 7, 2023, report that exposes the dark underbelly of social media algorithms. This report, a collaborative effort by the Wall Street Journal, Stanford University, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst, unveils how Instagram's recommendation algorithms are inadvertently supporting pedophile networks.
Discover the shocking reality that some Instagram accounts are not just sharing content, but are offering menus of content to buy, including disturbing material related to self-harm and bestiality. The episode also sheds light on Instagram's sibling, WhatsApp, and its role in promoting self-harm through internet memes that encourage harmful behavior towards oneself and others. With both platforms under the umbrella of Meta, alongside Facebook, the implications are vast and deeply concerning.
Our discussion doesn't stop there. We also delve into the findings of a 2019 TechCrunch investigation with AntiToxin, which revealed that Microsoft's Bing search engine is guilty of similar practices. Bing not only suggests child sexual abuse content but its 'Similar Images' feature could lead unsuspecting users to illegal child abuse imagery.
While the report indicates that Twitter fares slightly better than Instagram in this regard, and that TikTok and SnapChat do not actively promote pedophile networks, these platforms are not without their own issues. They are so addictive and potentially harmful that they have been accused of causing psychological effects in young girls, akin to those seen in Tourette syndrome, as reported by Harvard University.
Moreover, these social media giants are influencing an entire generation's political views, sexual and gender identities, and even their stance on privacy, with some reports suggesting a push towards acceptance of government surveillance in private homes. This episode explores how these platforms exploit "a vulnerability in human psychology," as stated by Sean Parker, and examines a concerning memo from the Justice Department discussed by Tom DeLay, former House Majority Leader.
Don't miss out on this eye-opening episode of The Secret Teachings with Ryan Gable. Tune in to understand the depth of influence and the potential dangers lurking behind the screens of our favorite social media platforms. Listen now to stay informed and protect yourself from the unseen forces shaping our digital world.
