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Truth Has Two Sides — If You Can Find Them

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T his information is also available on my  YouTube Channel  at:  https://youtu.be/jaoaNNzOGmk If you prefer, you can also listen to this information on  my  Podcast  at:  https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/norbert-gostischa/episodes/Truth-Has-Two-Sides--If-You-Can-Find-Them-e35pgao You know what legendary newsman Walter Cronkite once said? “In seeking truth, you have to get both sides of a story.” Wise words. But here’s the kicker - in today’s world, getting both sides? It’s like hunting for a unicorn with a blindfold on. Let’s break this down. Once upon a time—not too long ago—you could read the morning paper, watch the evening news, and feel fairly confident you got a balanced view. Fast forward to now, and we’ve got: Social media echo chambers. 24/7 cable shouting matches. And news outlets that care more about “who clicks” than “what’s true.” Today, truth is less about reporting and more about performing. Here’s the problem - A lot of places s...

Emoji Therapy & Tech Truths - Scammed, Tracked & Algorithmically Attacked

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This information is also available on my  YouTube Channel  at:  https://youtu.be/RemQEU4mcEw      If you prefer, you can also listen to this information on my  Podcast  at:  https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/norbert-gostischa/episodes/Emoji-Therapy--Tech-Truths---The-Digital-Jungle-We-Call-Life-e33t4q 9 "Welcome back to Emoji Therapy & Tech Truths, where we peel back the digital curtain and let the cold, hard (and hilarious) truth shine in. Today we’re tackling some of the more sinister side effects of our wired world: love scams, algorithmic echo chambers, and corporations that scream "green!" while dumping sludge behind the scenes. Let’s go." "Let’s kick off with ❤️… or more accurately, 💔. Romance scams are on the rise, and they're more sophisticated than ever. These fraudsters don’t just slide into your DMs with a cheesy pickup line. No, they build entire emotional relationships before asking for money to "get out of a jam" or "co...