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Anti-Social Media: Does Facebook Undermine Democracy?, with Dr. Siva Vaidhyanathan
Anti-Social Media: Does Facebook Undermine Democracy?, with Dr. Siva Vaidhyanathan
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Length:
54 minutes
Released:
Aug 26, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Dr. Siva Vaidhyanathan, Professor of Media Studies at the University of Virginia, joins the podcast to discuss his new book "Anti-Social Media: How Facebook Disconnects Us and Undermines Democracy" (Oxford University Press). We discuss the impact of Facebook, Google, and other tech platforms on politics and society. We also examine the ideologies of Silicon Valley executives, how their technologies are used around the globe, and look ahead to why smart speakers are increasingly becoming the battleground for FANG companies.
Released:
Aug 26, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode
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