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2/ There is a theory most technologists have heard of, that the porn industry is usually the first adopter of every new social technology
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4/ The analogy to politics is nearly perfect. Clinton, Bush (Rove), Obama all used digital tech, but were "hybrid" presidents.
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5/ Trump is first true digital-native president, first to fully adopt and win by fully embodying the "message of the medium" of the "cyber"
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6/ Everything fits. Including the Melania pics, his attacks on Cruz's wife, allegations of behavior in Miss Universe etc.
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7/ I personally think the golden-shower stuff is entirely fake, but the pussy-grab episode is why it fits the Trump narrative
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8/ So if Trump is the Porn President, being an early adopter of digital politics, it feels right that Social Network President should follow
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11/ I have an evolved view now. The problem of fake news and trolls is not actually solvable at the level of the media. It's the wrong locus
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