‘The Blair Witch Project’ Brings Up a Riddle That Looms 25 Years Later
Posted inArtificial Intelligence Artisan Entertainment Computers and the Internet Conspiracy Theories Hance, Rei (1974- ) Leonard, Joshua Michael C. Williams Movies Myrick, Daniel Rumors and Misinformation Sanchez, Eduardo The Blair Witch Project (Movie) Video Recordings, Downloads and Streaming

‘The Blair Witch Project’ Brings Up a Riddle That Looms 25 Years Later

Twenty-five years ago, the indie horror blockbuster compelled audiences to ask, “Was that real?” The question now permeates our age of misinformation.
The U.K. Riots Were Fomented Online. Will Social Media Companies Act?
Posted inAnger (Emotion) Attacks on Police Deaths (Fatalities) Demonstrations, Protests and Riots England Europe European Union Fringe Groups and Movements Great Britain London (England) Lying Musk, Elon Regulation and Deregulation of Industry Right-Wing Extremism and Alt-Right Rumors and Misinformation Social Media Southport (England) Starmer, Keir Telegram LLC X (Formerly Twitter)

The U.K. Riots Were Fomented Online. Will Social Media Companies Act?

Prime Minister Keir Starmer called out social media groups for the misinformation on their platforms that sparked violent clashes this week. But holding them accountable is tough.
‘War Game’ Review: It Can’t Happen Here (Right?)
Posted inBullock, Steve Coups D'Etat and Attempted Coups D'Etat Documentary Films and Programs Moss, Jesse (Filmmaker) Rumors and Misinformation Storming of the US Capitol (Jan, 2021) Tony Gerber Veterans Vindman, Alexander S War Game (Movie)

‘War Game’ Review: It Can’t Happen Here (Right?)

This nail-biter of a documentary imagines it is Jan. 6, 2025, and armed supporters of the losing candidate are hatching a coup and maybe a civil war. What will the nation’s leaders do?