The ANTI Echo Chamber: 8 People To Follow

**This article is not an endorsement of the specific figures or viewpoints mentioned. It is curated to be an antidote to the concept of 'echo chambers' and intended to provide a cross-section of differing and opposing sociocultural perspectives. For CMNS 353.

Social Media 'Echo Chambers' are homogenous communities of lockstep conformity. Places where oppositional opinions are not challenged or deconstructed. This article guides you though some dissimilar voices who can diversify your social media feed.

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Abby Martin

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A proponent of radical progressive politics, Martin is a globalist and an anti-establishment journalist best known for her series "Empire Files". Her work has a citizen journalist feel, exploring war, resistance and peace through groundbreaking international stories that dismantle the reach of the American empire.

Jordan B. Peterson

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As hated as he is loved psychology professor, turned prophet of self-actualization, Peterson is dubbed everything from "the most influential public intellectual in the western world" to "the custodian of patriarchy" --depending on who you ask. He delivers conservative values in a sermonic, disciplinary manner, applying them to discourse, cultural debates and self-help rhetoric.

Shaun King

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Beyond being a social activist, journalist and public commentator, King is also one of the most polarizing 'leftist' figures, even amongst liberals. He is known for social justice advocacy work, specifically publicizing and 'calling-out' instances of racism, U.S. criminal injustice and state violence.

Joe Rogan

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Comedian and podcast host Rogan converses with a vast cross-section of cultural figures for 3-hour increments, covering everything and nothing. Rogan favours a 'devil's advocate' stance, which affords listeners a sense of the psychology behind the interviewee. Prepare to disagree.

Xicanisma

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Chicana Feminist and anti-racist speaker and activist 'Xicanisma' co-hosts the Bitter Brown Femmes podcast covering and deconstructing popular culture from this radical postcolonial framework.

Philip DeFranco

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A libertarian-centrist, DeFranco hosts a lighthearted news and pop culture Youtube show where he reports and discusses current events. Phil's content is like a video-format DailyHive article... quick, easy, timely and click-bait-y.

Chrissy Teigan

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Because comic relief amongst complex issues and quarrelling standpoints...

Kanye West

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Because no list of contentious social media personalities would be complete without the OG internet antagonist.