Destiny and the new world of internet politics | Steven Bonnell full interview

Steven Bonnell (a.k.a. ‪@destiny‬) discusses the world of online political debate.

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In this in-depth interview, Steven Bonnell — known to his followers as Destiny — discusses the current state of American politics, polarization and the importance of the internet to online discourse. Join him as he comments on everything from the Biden administration to online extremists.

Steven Bonnell (also known as Destiny) is an internet personality, live streamer and political commentator. He started out as a gaming livestreamer but became more politically engaged in the run up to Trump’s election in 2016. He is now known for debating far-right, white supremacist and antifeminist internet commentators in YouTube videos.

00:00 Introduction
00:16 Why did you shift from streaming games to political commentary?
00:58 Is there a skillset which makes for success in
both gaming and political commentary?
02:19 How did commentators like Hasan Piker and Vaush become famous?
03:00 In what way did Vaush rise up through your community?
03:32 What characteristics make for a successful political twitch streamer?
04:13 Why do you engage with extremists?
05:46 Are people’s political opinions becoming more tribal and caricatured?
06:57 How has short form content changed the political landscape?
07:57 How do you develop your ideas for videos?
08:50 Could Trump win?
09:41 What do you think are the strengths and
weaknesses of the Biden administration?
12:16 On what issues are the left becoming more complacent?
14:34 What is a woman?
17:20 Do you think cultural issues are important to people?
18:57 What do you think of Jordan Peterson’s vision of gender roles?
21:20 Where does Andrew Tate’s support come from?
22:19 What’s the best way to argue with Andrew Tate supporters?
23:43 Of the people you’ve debated, who have you
found the most intellectually impressive?
25:01 Have your debate opponents ever changed your mind?

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