How to build a safer internet
Posted June 17, 2022 5:06 am.
In today’s Big Story podcast, scrolling through your social media feeds, especially if you work in any sort of public-facing position, can be hazardous to your mental health. A big portion of the blame belongs to the trolls, who capitalize on their online anonymity to hurl misogynistic or racist abuse at strangers. But a big part of the issue is the social media platforms themselves, and the opaque algorithms they employ that populate our feeds with derogatory posts or disinformation.
What if we could wrest control of our online experience back from these media conglomerates and make sure that we’re only being shown the things we want to see? How do we do that without reinforcing the filter bubbles that contribute to the social fragmentation of our societies? And could this be the first step towards a safer and more equitable online future?
Guest: Tracy Chou, Founder and CEO of Block Party
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