Elon's Salute & Our Viral Culture

What does Elon musk's (#elonmusk) salute and its viral aftermath reveal about us? In this video, we explore the whirlwind of viral culture, dissect the reactions to Musk’s gesture, and discuss the subtle art of social engineering in the digital age.
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00:00 - Introduction: Elon’s Viral Salute
01:33 - Possible Intentional Troll?
03:19 - The Controversy
04:28 - Mars, Social Engineering, Long Term Strategy
06:37 - Space Race 2.0: Geopolitics and Mars
08:15 - Viral outrage
11:04 - The Two-Step Communication Model & Influence
14:47 - Platform Viral Methods
18:11 - The Business of Viral Content & Outrage Economy