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Alternate Reality GamesArtificial IntelligenceDigital Storytelling
The Basement: Joseph Matheny | The Man Who Hacked Reality Before the Internet Existed
Joseph Matheny, a pioneer in alternate reality games and AI, details how he 'hacked reality' and built foundational internet technologies decades before they became mainstream, influencing everything from storytelling to mass manipulation.
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ProphecyAstrologyNazi Germany
Ancient Prophecies Predicted Hitler's Rise and Fall
Explore how ancient prophecies seemingly foretold Hitler's rise and fall, and how his regime weaponized belief, drawing parallels to modern-day 'manufactured narratives' and information control.
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