HEGEMONACO
My Friend Voldemort
Episode 1: An introduction to understanding news as it relates to politics
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Episode 1: An introduction to understanding news as it relates to politics

In this first episode, the host, Dennis Stevens, outlines the influences, history, and present challenges that drive the need to re-establish American public discourse in the news as it relates to politics in the United States. Current examples from the daily news cycle are discussed in light of the broader aim of mediating the ideological divide between the American political left and the political right.

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HEGEMONACO
My Friend Voldemort
MY FRIEND VOLDEMORT is a HEGEMONACO podcast exploring American political and ethical conflicts in the age of AI. Geared toward emotionally mature adults, it aims to mend public discourse by examining internal and external struggles rooted in diverse attitudes, beliefs, and values. Inspired by thinkers like Sartre, Buber, and Postman, we view conflict as an opportunity for growth and connection. Through in-depth analysis, we explore media's role in shaping discourse and AI's potential to deepen our understanding of shared humanity. Our goal is to transform divisiveness into meaningful dialogue, using AI to rediscover and enrich our comprehension of ourselves and others. HEGEMONACO is committed to understanding the ethical and political challenges of governing AI and AGI in democratic societies.