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TRC #621: Subtitles and Reading Skills + Biased Algorithms?

TRC #621: Subtitles and Reading Skills + Biased Algorithms?

FromThe Reality Check


TRC #621: Subtitles and Reading Skills + Biased Algorithms?

FromThe Reality Check

ratings:
Length:
28 minutes
Released:
Mar 13, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

After seeing a viral video featuring Stephen Fry, Cristina examines the practice of turning on same-language subtitling and its surprising effect on reading skills, particularly in children. Adam looks at examples of recent cases where Google and Twitter algorithms are being accused of bias.
Released:
Mar 13, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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Canada's weekly podcast that explores a wide range of controversies and curiosities using science and critical thinking.