In this episode of Misguided, Matthew Facciani speaks with historian and Analog Social founder Shae Omonijo about making history accessible, the importance of community, and how digital culture is reshaping human connection. Shae shares what inspired her to pursue a PhD in history, her efforts to bring historical knowledge to the public, and the origins of Analog Social, a project focused on reclaiming real-world interactions in a digital age. They also discuss how history is shaped, erased, and distorted—and how those lessons can help us combat misinformation today.
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history, public history, misinformation, community, social connection, digital life, humanities, Analog Social, critical thinking, historical narratives
00:13 – Introduction
01:13 – What Inspired Shae to Study History?
03:26 – Making History Public & The Power of Representation
06:20 – Shae’s “100 Historic Black Women” Series
09:22 – How History Gets Distorted & Misinformation in Historical Narratives
13:16 – The Rise of Analog Social & Reclaiming Human Connection
18:30 – The Future of Analog Social
20:18 – Social Isolation & Misinformation: Are They Connected?
23:37 – Why We Hold on to False Beliefs
25:19 – Final Thoughts: The Future of History & Social Connection
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