Topic: Algorithmic Bias

A segment from the YouTube channel Memento Mori explores how ancient civilizations viewed words as creative tools capable of shaping reality. Modern neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) is identified as a method to rewire the mind, though it is often used for manipulation in the current "information war." The hosts reflect on how intelligence can increase susceptibility to bias and note that their personal social media algorithms are beginning to synchronize.

An analysis of how social media algorithms on platforms like Twitter and TikTok contribute to racial division by surfacing triggering content. The conversation addresses the prevalence of viral videos showing racialized violence and how these clips are often stripped of context to reinforce existing biases. The hosts argue that these digital "spells" create a distorted perception of reality for different demographic groups.

A report on predictive algorithms used in bail decisions reveals a significant bias against black defendants, who are twice as likely to be flagged as high-risk re-offenders. The hosts discuss how these "Minority Report" style systems allow the state to dial violence up or down by controlling who is on the street. They suggest that the release of certain individuals in Kenosha may have been a manual version of this algorithmic control.