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The Hype Machine: Political Implications of the Social Media Industrial Complex, with Prof. Sinan Aral
The Hype Machine: Political Implications of the Social Media Industrial Complex, with Prof. Sinan Aral
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Length:
40 minutes
Released:
Sep 20, 2020
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Podcast episode
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Sinan Aral, David Austin Professor of Management at MIT and Director of MIT's Initiative on the Digital Economy, discusses his new book "The Hype Machine: How Social Media Disrupts Our Elections, Our Economy, and Our Health—and How We Must Adapt."Prof. Aral breaks down key theoretical concepts from the book, which outlines some of the fundamental mechanisms for how social media platforms operate. We also discuss the science behind these concepts and their implications for elections, politics, and society.
Released:
Sep 20, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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