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Ep #61: Revenge of The Russian Bots

Ep #61: Revenge of The Russian Bots

Trolls, Russians, The Last Jedi and social media

Geeky Stoics

October 11, 20181h 9m

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Show Notes

Are Russian bots behind the divide around The Last Jedi? Stephen chatted with researcher Morten Bay to discuss the results of his study on Twitter reaction to the film. Swara and Stephen discuss whether or not Russian bots and trolls amplified the negative reaction to the film. 

Stephen and Swara also hash out their reactions to the new animated series Resistance, dish out their Bantha Fodder, and much more!

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