Introduction: The Ask, the Friendship, and the Line
It started, as these things often do these days, with a ping in Discord and a link. This time to the latest Joe Rogan Expereince episode: “I encourage you to…
This category explores the personal toll of misinformation and media sensationalism, especially as they intersect with long-standing relationships. Through firsthand reflections and rhetorical analysis, it examines what happens when trust, truth, and friendship collide in the post-truth era.
The Value of Time as a Filter
There’s an unspoken rule in conversations like these: when someone says, “Just watch this,” what they’re really asking for is your time—your attention, your curiosity, your mental bandwidth—all on their…
Episode Breakdown: Claims vs. Reality
The Rhetorical Playbook: How Humphries Frames Her Argument Before diving into specific claims, it’s critical to understand the rhetorical scaffolding Humphries uses to make her narrative persuasive. Her approach isn’t…