Misinformation isn't actually the problem
This is the Rubesletter from Matt Ruby. I’m a comedian, writer, and the creator of Vooza. This is a paywalled newsletter. If you’re a paid subscriber you’ll get exclusive content sent only to those who support financially. Sign up here. Thanks! Misinformation isn't actually the problemWe keep equating things that shouldn't carry the same weight.
Up ahead: Misinformed on misinformation, misc election thoughts, garbage talk, muted words, and more… Information supply and demandWe focus too much on misinformation and not enough on false equivalence. The arguments I hear typically aren't lies, they're just a BS elevation of issues where, say, Hunter Biden's d*ck pics are considered just as dangerous to America as an attempted coup...  Continue reading this post for free in the Substack app
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Why you can't bring a roast to a rally
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
On comedy, politics, and context. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏
The two things missing from the internet
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
On lip reading and accountability. Also: The weave, Bronny, scenius, burner parties, and more. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏
🚨 Launch: Creative inspiration from art legends in my new newsletter
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
If you need a jumpstart, are at a creative crossroads, or suffer from writer's block (or any other kind of block), Working Methods is the jolt you need. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏
Standup is a better leading indicator than polls
Sunday, October 20, 2024
How comedy reveals what Americans are really thinking. Also: Trump, Kamala, Elon, Snoop, lesbians, Israel, and derangement syndromes. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏
OH WOW. OH WOW. OH WOW.
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
On the still more beautiful later. Also: Conan with Jon Stewart, Melania's photo filter, and the return of "Substance." ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏
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