Outrage Overload: Finding calm through science and balanced perspectives
If you're angry, frustrated, or scared about the state of politics and media and looking for thoughtful, balanced discussions, this podcast is for you. About 30 minutes every few weeks. It will change your life.
Outrage Overload explores the extreme polarization and political bias dominating politics and media today. We dive into the anger and outrage that drive divisions between people, distort the news, and fuel political violence. Each episode features leading scientists, researchers, authors, and community leaders tackling topics like outrage fatigue, toxic polarization, extremism, healthy conflict, disinformation, social media's role in outrage, and the influence of technology and artificial intelligence.
Join us to rediscover humanity in your rivals, improve your mental health, and find practical strategies to feel less stressed and more in control in a world fueled by outrage.
Outrage Overload: Finding calm through science and balanced perspectives
BONUS - Centrism is no longer viable - Steve McIntosh
How AI Can Help Address Toxic Polarization
In this bonus episode of Outrage Overload, we dive into the intriguing potential of artificial intelligence to reduce political polarization in online spaces. Our guest, Steve McIntosh—developmental philosopher, author, and co-founder of the Developmental Politics Project—joins us to discuss his work on DepolarizingGPT, a custom AI chatbot designed to provide balanced perspectives on divisive political issues.
"The news is filled with reports of how social media is exacerbating political polarization. But we believe technology can also be used to actually reduce polarization." – Developmental Politics Project
Throughout the conversation, we explore:
- The cultural and psychological forces driving political polarization
- Why traditional centrism may no longer be an effective solution
- How DepolarizingGPT is crafted to help us engage more constructively in political discourse
- The evolution of cultural consciousness and AI's role in facilitating a post-postmodern worldview
McIntosh also shares his vision for a future where AI not only helps us overcome political divisions but fosters a more integrated and harmonious society.
This episode offers a fresh perspective on the intersection of technology, politics, and culture, leaving us with a sense of optimism about the role AI can play in healing our polarized world.
Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion!
Guest: Steve McIntosh, author of Developmental Politics
Topics Covered: AI, political polarization, cultural consciousness, depolarizing technology
Mentioned Project: DepolarizingGPT
Host: David Beckemeyer
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