Published Jan 6, 2025

Studying online bad behavior was hard. It's going to get harder in Trump 2.0

Nilay Patel hosts a deep dive into the challenges of studying online misinformation and propaganda in the context of potential future political landscapes, featuring experts Renee DiResta and Peter Kafka discussing election interference, content moderation, and the nuanced dynamics of influence operations on digital platforms.

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- What is the influence of social media?
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- Is there political bias in social media as discussed in the episode Algorithms and the Threats to Democracy and the clip Algorithmic Influence?
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- Why is there political polarization as discussed in the episode Mark Zuckerberg: Meta, Facebook, Instagram, and the Metaverse | Lex Fridman Podcast #267 and the clip Social Media Debate?
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- Is there political bias in social media as discussed in the episode Algorithms and the Threats to Democracy and the clip Election Influence Uncovered?
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- Is social media censorship biased in the context of the episode 172: Clint Watts | Surviving in a World of Fake News and the clip Social Media Bubbles?
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- How has social media changed politics as discussed in the episode Conversation with Jared Cohen — The Macroeconomic Environment + Life After Power and the clip Evolving Leadership Dynamics?
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- Are social platforms mismanaged?
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- What is the impact of social media?
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- What is Vanta?
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- What is Vanta's compliance software?
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- How has social media changed politics in relation to the episode #420: Loving Beyond Beliefs: Protecting Your Perspective Without Losing Connection and the clip Political Echo Chambers?
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- Is censorship happening on social media as discussed in the episode 420: Renee DiResta | Dismantling the Disinformation Machine and the clip Social Media Propaganda?
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- Is there political bias in social media as discussed in the episode Algorithms and the Threats to Democracy and the clip Facebook's Political Dilemma?
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- How has social media changed politics in the episode 420: Renee DiResta | Dismantling the Disinformation Machine and the clip Social Media Tactics?
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- Is censorship happening on social media as discussed in the episode 420: Renee DiResta | Dismantling the Disinformation Machine and the clip Social Media Propaganda?
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Studying online bad behavior was hard. It's going to get harder in Trump 2.0

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Propaganda and Misinformation

Content Moderation ChallengesRenee DiResta and Peter Kafka explore the complexities of platform moderation, censorship challenges, and user migration trends. They discuss how these elements shape the online landscape and influence public perception.

Content Moderation Challenges

Influence and Responsibility

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