Chapter
The Problem with Platforming and the Scale of Information Distribution
16:46 - 24:46 (07:59)
The speed and scale at which information travels can pose a threat to accurate and true dissemination, as there is no accountability for the aftermath of information distribution. Reducing the speed and scale of information distribution can allow for better crowdsourced intervention and evidence of its accuracy.
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Sociologist Zeynep Tufekci discusses the repercussions of unrestricted platform distribution of information, and the responsibility that lies with those who spread it.
16:46 - 22:56 (06:09)
Summary
Sociologist Zeynep Tufekci discusses the repercussions of unrestricted platform distribution of information, and the responsibility that lies with those who spread it. She advocates for the reduction of information's scale and speed to allow for evidence to determine its veracity before it reaches a mass audience.
ChapterThe Problem with Platforming and the Scale of Information Distribution
EpisodeJon Talks Misinformation With Ev Williams and Dr. Joan Donovan
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
A queer black person from Mississippi discusses how marginalized groups do not have the privilege or space to not engage with people who may not have their best interests at heart, unlike other individuals who are not tied to oppressive systems.
22:56 - 24:46 (01:50)
Summary
A queer black person from Mississippi discusses how marginalized groups do not have the privilege or space to not engage with people who may not have their best interests at heart, unlike other individuals who are not tied to oppressive systems.