Ever since Jeremiah Johnson’s Substack Infinite Scroll began dissecting the digital landscape, I’ve wanted to sit him down and share notes on our adventures on the feed. I asked what would happen if Twitter were to disappear tomorrow, would the memes finally loosen their grip on power, or merely migrate elsewhere? Our conversation ranges from Kristi Noem’s “Hype‑House” politics to alligator‑guarded borders, from algorithmic masculinity to the quiet salvation of congestion pricing. Johnson argues that our infinite scroll extracts a significant but finite toll, but he remains unexpectedly hopeful.
is a cofounder of the Center for New Liberalism and the author of the Substack Infinite Scroll.
Chapters
00:00 The Impact of Twitter on Politics
03:04 The Evolution of Online Discourse
05:48 Status and Resentment in Society
08:52 The Role of Extremism in Politics
11:53 The Media's Influence on Political Perception
15:01 Populism and Political Promises
17:51 The Dynamics of Right-Wing Politics
20:51 The Challenge of Expertise in Politics
23:34 The Future of Political Communication
26:36 The Intersection of Loyalty and Ideology
29:35 The Role of Social Media in Modern Politics
32:26 The Long-Term Effects of Political Policies
35:50 Navigating the Future of Political Engagement
42:11 The Evolution of Public Opinion on Policy Changes
44:36 Navigating the Complexities of Internet Regulation
47:38 The Role of AI in Shaping Online Discourse
50:29 Understanding the Dynamics of Masculinity and Society
56:16 The Impact of Education and Status on Gender Relations
01:01:29 The Search for Truth in a Sea of Misinformation
01:16:03 Strategies for Staying Grounded in a Digital World
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