This country barely survived a disinformation campaign that was propagated and amplified by a combination of old fashioned broadcast propaganda and newly created algorithmic technologies. If we are to protect our democracy, both need to be addressed. The most prominent actors in each of these areas are Fox News and Facebook. While they’re very different […]
Monthly Archives: January 2021
14
Jan
Jan
Facebook and Donald Trump are both threats to our democracy and our well-being. Each have contributed to the events on January 6 in Washington D.C. Trump facilitated and emboldened white supremacists to come out of hiding and storm the Capitol, while Facebook helped them organize, grow in number, and coordinate their plans. They are each […]
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Jan
Jan
With our spending more time at home and with all the streaming entertainment available, now is a good time to buy a large screen TV (HDTV). New models are being announced, older models are being closed out, and the annual Super Bowl sales are about to begin. Even without the sales, you can find decent […]