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Episode Notes
What happens when ideas spread like viruses, infecting our thoughts and dividing our communities? In the wake of the tragic shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, author and narrative strategist Alison Sher joins us for a critical conversation about the forces shaping our hyper-connected world.
Drawing from her book, The Social Contagion: Viral Ideologies & the Culture War for America's Future, Alison dissects how media framing, political rhetoric, and digital tribalism combine to create a "crisis of the mind."
In this episode, we discuss:
•The immediate media fallout from the Tumbler Ridge tragedy and how it exemplifies social contagion.
•The psychological definition of a "viral ideology" and how it takes root in our psyche.
•How political figures like Donald Trump have mastered the art of weaponizing social contagion.
•The decay of neutral journalism and the rise of partisan reporting for ratings.
•How we can apply a "transpersonal lens" to find empathy and bridge the divides in our own lives.
This is a deep dive into the invisible forces that pull our strings. If you’ve ever felt caught in the crossfire of the culture war, this episode offers a framework for understanding and a path toward clarity.
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