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The Lunatics Are Running the Asylum
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The Lunatics Are Running the Asylum

Renée diResta
Ignite Talks PBC, 2017
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Several factors make the Internet a breeding ground for conspiracy theories. Vaccine advocate Rénee DiResta packs this short talk with pertinent, sometimes amusing examples of modern conspiracies to prove her point: Ethics must take a more prominent role in the design of online platforms. If you’ve enjoyed the lectures and writing of design ethicist Tristan Harris, add DiResta’s presentation to your viewing list. getAbstract recommends this lecture both to social media users and to tech industry engineers interested in improving the integrity of online content.

Take-Aways

  • Social media algorithms help spread conspiracy theories. When a user shows interest in a conspiracy theory, algorithms show related theories. The effect can be radicalizing.
  • Moreover, social media platforms allow anyone to distribute content. Regardless of quality or veracity, content with enough support rises in the search rankings.
  • Conspiracists tend to be passionate and prolific. They post and tweet continually about their topics, often dominating online conversations.

About the Speaker

Renée DiResta is a founder and marketing director for Haven, a trade technology platform. She advocates for Vaccinate California and is a Presidential Leadership Scholar.

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