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“If You’re Still Trying to Be Rational Now, You’re Crazy:” Comedian Tim Dillon on Being Informed vs. Being Ignorant

Dec 18, 2025 · 01:49:04
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  • Tim Dillon: public narratives are programmed like TV—with predictable stars, storylines, and reactions—while real events happen off-camera and go unnoticed
  • Media mechanics: certain stories (Epstein, suppressed segments, political theater) catch fire based on incentive structures, not truth; most public debate is performance
  • Practical survival: stay informed without obsessing over daily news cycles; recognize what's authentic versus performance; build careers outside gatekeepers by understanding game mechanics

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