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We Are All Dwight Schrute Now: The Rise of the Facebook Deputy

March 9th, 2026 | 7 min read

By Justin D. Detmers

“One of the painful things about our time is that those who feel certainty are stupid, and those with any imagination and understanding are filled with doubt and indecision.”
— Bertrand Russell

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Justin D. Detmers

Justin D. Detmers is Director of Training and Engagement at Riverview Church in Lansing, Michigan, and is a faculty member in teacher education at Michigan State University. He holds a PhD in social studies education and is currently completing a Doctor of Ministry at Fuller Theological Seminary. His work attends to belief, public life, and the media that quietly shapes us all. He hosts The Intersection with Dr. J + Friends, a podcast on faith and culture. He lives in Mid-Michigan with his wife, their children, and two poorly behaved dogs.