
Dave Troy is a technologist, historian, and researcher who has studied disinformation and extremism online since the earliest days of the internet.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 55 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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Scott Reich recently took the TED Democracy stage in Philadelphia to argue that a renewed ethos of service could help repair our fractured country. He joins Dave Troy for a conversation that runs from ancient Athens to a modern "GI Bill for civic ser... more
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Oxford philosopher Carissa Véliz joins Dave to talk about her new book Prophecy: Prediction, P... more
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Once I started listening, I could not stop. I painted a whole room, cleaned areas of my home and listened to the whole series. Dave’s understanding of History, and of the philosophical systems, let alone money and how it works-sheesh- that drive groups on both the right and the left is beyond my ability to compliment. His ability to “read the room” in this case the political space of the United States, is amazing. Dave, for me, you have pulled together many loose threads into a tapestry of o... more
I thought this podcast would have an interesting discussion on how we lost the 2024 election in a landslide, but there is zero introspection and moderation and honest analysis. There is, however, a doubling and tripling down on the far-left agenda that hijacked our party, which is what caused the loss by forcing moderate Dems to leave and Independents to vote Trump. David Troy is extremely toxic for Democrats. He may even be a plant by the Trump campaign, to drive further extremism among Democra... more
Dave reveals little known historical events and processes, making solid connections that help us better understand the many troubling and confusing trends we see developing in our country today.
Grounded in history, Dave Troy Presents gets to the heart of why we are where we are, teetering on outright authoritarianism, and he identifies the societal currents, cults, and networks that shape the major storylines we see playing out every day in American life.
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Focused on the intersection of technology, history, and disinformation, the content explores contemporary issues related to authoritarianism, democracy, and information warfare. The host frequently engages with experts across various fields, analyzing historical contexts and their implications in today's political landscape. Episodes feature in-depth discussions about geopolitical influences, including the impact of Russian ideologies on Western democracy, the role of private tech companies in eroding democratic processes, and the challenges posed by misinformation in current elections.
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Recent guests on Dave Troy Presents include:
1. Carissa Véliz
2. Molly White
3. Tonantzin Carmona
4. Chris Horton
5. Jason Pack
6. Gil Duran
7. Benn Steil
8. Katherine Stewart
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