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Anatomy of an Online Hate Campaign
A documentary-style examination of how online creator communities weaponize harassment campaigns, using Psyche as a case study of systematic digital targeting including doxxing, algorithmic sabotage, and psychological isolation.
EP.1775
Deep Dive: The Digital Attention Economy
Psyche and a co-analyst examine raw livestream transcripts from a chaotic streaming community, acting as "digital anthropologists" to understand the relationship between two prominent figures—Alexandra (Alex) and Beta—and the broader dynamics of paranoia, loyalty, and reputation management in online spaces.
EP.1755
Anatomy of a Hate Bond
Psyche delivers a deep-dive explainer on 'hate bonds'—psychological phenomena where online communities unite through shared animosity toward a target—using the IRL streaming community as a case study to examine digital conflict mechanics, monetized hostility, and the real-world psychological toll.
The Internet's Most Dangerous Digital Circus
In this episode, Psyche explores how a digital community transforms passive viewers into active participants, examining the dynamics of conflict and performance within the Cult of Psyche. The episode delves into the channel's unique ecosystem, where guests evolve into 'pressure operatives' who utilize persistence, intimidation, and coordinated pressure to police the community.
EP.1014
Introducing the Panelverse Troll Decoder: Your Survival Guide
Psyche introduces the Panelverse Troll Decoder, a free survival guide for dealing with online trolls and harassment in digital communities. The guide will be available for free by signing up.
EP.1080
House Rules Why They Matter in Digital Communities
In episode 1080, Psyche discusses the importance of house rules in digital communities, comparing online spaces to physical homes. He emphasizes the need for rules to maintain order and respect.
🐇 Rabbit Hole
Topics that frequently appear alongside digital communities
online harassmentOnline harassment encompasses targeted digital abuse, trolling, and coordinated negativity directed at individuals or communities through social media and streaming platforms.streaming cultureStreaming culture refers to the practices, norms, and social dynamics of real-time online content creation and community interaction, including both the platforms themselves and the interpersonal drama that emerges within creator networks.doxxingDoxxing is the malicious practice of researching and publicly releasing private identifying information about an individual without consent, typically with intent to harass, threaten, or endanger them.real-world consequences of online behaviorplatform power structures
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