Chapter
The Dark Side of Social Media and the Internet's Original Dream
21:33 - 31:53 (10:19)
Many people blame social media for corrupting the dream of what the internet could do for the world, and computer scientist Jaron Lanier argues that it poses a real threat to a pluralistic society, with some fearing that it shapes our politics, societies, and even sense of reality.
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Listen to host Barry Weiss facilitate blunt and sincere conversations about important societal questions, with guests ranging from David Sedaris to Sam Altman, as he explores the transformative power of imagination.
21:33 - 25:32 (03:58)
Summary
Listen to host Barry Weiss facilitate blunt and sincere conversations about important societal questions, with guests ranging from David Sedaris to Sam Altman, as he explores the transformative power of imagination.
ChapterThe Dark Side of Social Media and the Internet's Original Dream
EpisodeChapter 3: A New Pyre
PodcastThe Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling
In this episode, the hosts discuss the early days of the internet and the people who were passionate about it.
25:32 - 27:10 (01:38)
Summary
In this episode, the hosts discuss the early days of the internet and the people who were passionate about it.
ChapterThe Dark Side of Social Media and the Internet's Original Dream
EpisodeChapter 3: A New Pyre
PodcastThe Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling
In this episode, David Runciman interviews Jennifer Nagel about the optimism surrounding the internet during its early years and how events like the Arab Spring seemed to affirm its potential as a tool for democracy and freedom.
27:11 - 29:33 (02:22)
Summary
In this episode, David Runciman interviews Jennifer Nagel about the optimism surrounding the internet during its early years and how events like the Arab Spring seemed to affirm its potential as a tool for democracy and freedom. However, Nagel also discusses how the current state of the internet has led to disillusionment and skepticism about its ability to bring about positive change.
ChapterThe Dark Side of Social Media and the Internet's Original Dream
EpisodeChapter 3: A New Pyre
PodcastThe Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling
Social media has been a powerful tool for communication, shaping our societies and expanding our moral circle, but many argue that it poses a real threat to a pluralistic society.
29:33 - 31:53 (02:20)
Summary
Social media has been a powerful tool for communication, shaping our societies and expanding our moral circle, but many argue that it poses a real threat to a pluralistic society. While it has done tangible good, some experts, like Jaron Lanier, claim that social media has corrupted the dream of what the internet could do for the world.