Chapter
The Dangers of Algorithmic Paranoia and Media Censorship
27:59 - 31:18 (03:19)
The internet has created a "wild west" of information, but when the infrastructure begins to censor content and manipulate the flow of information it becomes a dangerous phenomenon. Concerns arise when algorithms, and not the people, have the power to influence who wins and who loses.
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Comedians and society as a whole face a new form of paranoia regarding algorithms, as they influence who wins and who loses in the realm of communication, causing people to feel as if they are being shadow banned if their content doesn't succeed.
27:59 - 29:52 (01:52)
Summary
Comedians and society as a whole face a new form of paranoia regarding algorithms, as they influence who wins and who loses in the realm of communication, causing people to feel as if they are being shadow banned if their content doesn't succeed.
ChapterThe Dangers of Algorithmic Paranoia and Media Censorship
Episode#156 – Tim Dillon: Comedy, Power, Conspiracy Theories, and Freedom
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
In this episode, the speaker explores the impact of the internet on free speech and how it has empowered individuals to speak their minds without the need for traditional broadcast networks and newspapers.
29:52 - 31:18 (01:26)
Summary
In this episode, the speaker explores the impact of the internet on free speech and how it has empowered individuals to speak their minds without the need for traditional broadcast networks and newspapers. He notes that despite the concerns around certain platforms like Parler, the state should not have the power to limit what people can say online.