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How Narrative Ate Reality in 2024

​In 2024, stories and narratives became more influential than ever, shaping reality, politics, and the economy. That’s scary. What’s next?

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00:00 Intro
02:27 Algorithms
05:24 Markets
07:02 Automation

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Very light editing on this video. I think it’s interesting to see what it does. Do we require constant image shifts to pay attention? Probably. Attention is prayer after all. If you’re reading this, please tell me what you think. ​Read More

Kyla Scanlon
I am Kyla Scanlon. I am an author, economic commentator, and educator focused on making sense of how people experience the economy. I am the founder of Bread, a financial education company that uses storytelling, humor, and analysis to explain markets and policy to millions across platforms. My work has been featured in The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Financial Times, Bloomberg, and many other outlets.
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