There is a significant decline in public trust regarding mainstream media and institutions, leading people to favor more transparent, individual-led sources of information.

“we're like show me what's real because I do not trust puppets who parrot things from teleprompters”

A widespread loss of trust in fundamental societal institutions is a key psychological driver behind current economic instability.

“it's when you start seeing trust break that you get more concerned, I think, because it's a psychological shift.”