Episode
#089 - Professor David Carroll - Netflix's The Great Hack: Behind The Screens
1:11:04
Published: Mon Jul 29 2019
Description
David Carroll is an associate professor at Parsons School of Design. The Great Hack is one of my favourite documentaries of 2019 and today we get a fascinating and unique insight into the story behind Cambridge Analytica from one of the key figures in this controversy. Extra Stuff: Follow Professor Carroll on Twitter - https://twitter.com/profcarroll Check out everything I recommend from books to products and help support the podcast at no extra cost to you by shopping through this link - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact
Chapters
In this episode of the Modern Wisdom podcast, Associate Professor of Media Design at Parsons School of Design, Professor David Carroll shares more information about the Cambridge Analytica scandal, his predictions for Facebook moving forward, and his thoughts on data privacy.
00:00 - 01:31 (01:31)
Summary
In this episode of the Modern Wisdom podcast, Associate Professor of Media Design at Parsons School of Design, Professor David Carroll shares more information about the Cambridge Analytica scandal, his predictions for Facebook moving forward, and his thoughts on data privacy. He believes that data rights are as important as human rights.
Episode#089 - Professor David Carroll - Netflix's The Great Hack: Behind The Screens
PodcastModern Wisdom
The Great Hack documentary on Netflix explores the role Cambridge Analytica played in the US presidential election of 2016.
01:31 - 06:33 (05:02)
Summary
The Great Hack documentary on Netflix explores the role Cambridge Analytica played in the US presidential election of 2016. While the documentary is impressive, it does not provide concrete evidence to support claims of electoral manipulation.
Episode#089 - Professor David Carroll - Netflix's The Great Hack: Behind The Screens
PodcastModern Wisdom
The company SCL utilized their understanding of behavioral economics to distribute a social campaign in Trinidad and Tobago, resulting in a discriminatory swing in voter turnout that affected the election.
06:33 - 19:14 (12:40)
Summary
The company SCL utilized their understanding of behavioral economics to distribute a social campaign in Trinidad and Tobago, resulting in a discriminatory swing in voter turnout that affected the election. This highlights how manipulative tactics can be used without the aid of big data.
Episode#089 - Professor David Carroll - Netflix's The Great Hack: Behind The Screens
PodcastModern Wisdom
The growing importance of data analytics companies brings both potential benefits and potential harms.
19:14 - 32:31 (13:17)
Summary
The growing importance of data analytics companies brings both potential benefits and potential harms. Though data companies, such as Cambridge Analytica, have the potential to positively impact humanitarian causes, it is important to recognize the potential consequences and prevent abuse.
Episode#089 - Professor David Carroll - Netflix's The Great Hack: Behind The Screens
PodcastModern Wisdom
The documentary "The Social Dilemma" explores the relationship between social media and politics.
32:32 - 44:34 (12:02)
Summary
The documentary "The Social Dilemma" explores the relationship between social media and politics. It suggests that Facebook was likely aware of Cambridge Analytica's involvement in the 2016 election despite identifying them as a rogue operator, and highlights the potential dangers of algorithms that reinforce biases and manipulate public opinion.
Episode#089 - Professor David Carroll - Netflix's The Great Hack: Behind The Screens
PodcastModern Wisdom
The article discusses the power and influence of people investing in a political candidate's campaign with their money, buying merchandise, and being part of the on-the-ground movement.
44:34 - 49:31 (04:56)
Summary
The article discusses the power and influence of people investing in a political candidate's campaign with their money, buying merchandise, and being part of the on-the-ground movement. It also raises concerns about the possible influence of direct marketing techniques and core strategic errors on the digital strategy of political campaigns.
Episode#089 - Professor David Carroll - Netflix's The Great Hack: Behind The Screens
PodcastModern Wisdom
US voter data was processed in the UK, giving individuals their rights there rather than in their home country.
49:31 - 58:23 (08:51)
Summary
US voter data was processed in the UK, giving individuals their rights there rather than in their home country. The unregulated collection of personal data created an incentive for businesses to trap people in filter bubbles and use fear and anxiety for engagement, which was further amplified by the shift in media and advertising brought by the internet.
Episode#089 - Professor David Carroll - Netflix's The Great Hack: Behind The Screens
PodcastModern Wisdom
State voters can influence debates by passing laws at the state house, which then raises the bar for Washington, DC to override those laws.
58:23 - 1:06:20 (07:56)
Summary
State voters can influence debates by passing laws at the state house, which then raises the bar for Washington, DC to override those laws. As huge economic powers like California and New York pass laws, they will have a significant impact on national debates and lobby negotiations.
Episode#089 - Professor David Carroll - Netflix's The Great Hack: Behind The Screens
PodcastModern Wisdom
The Social Dilemma movie sheds light on how the manipulation happening on social media is right in front of us and questions how most of our time is being spent.
1:06:20 - 1:10:50 (04:29)
Summary
The Social Dilemma movie sheds light on how the manipulation happening on social media is right in front of us and questions how most of our time is being spent. The movie also integrates social media interfaces to show how the manipulation happens right on the surface.