Racial Divide, Gender Divide & Consumerism — Engineered by Social Media

Escaping Digital Incarcerations Podcast with Leron Gaskins · Apr 25, 2025 · 45m

What if I told you everything we're arguing about — race, gender, identity, and even what we buy — is being engineered by social media?

In this episode of Broken Traditions, we break down how the algorithm is replacing critical thinking with chaos. From the racialized reaction to Austin Metcalf's death… to gender wars that never end… to people rioting over Trader Joe's tote bags — it's clear: the algorithm isn't just suggesting content anymore. It's programming culture.

🔍 Topics Covered:

Lupe Fiasco's "The Instrumental" and the death of critical thinking

How the internet racialized the Austin…