The chapter explores the history of Russian interference in American democracy and the influence of bots on spreading misinformation. It discusses the vulnerability of social media platforms to foreign interference, the impact of ideological subversion, and the comparison between democracies and autocracies. The speakers also address the challenges of expressing certain opinions in academia, navigating societal divisions, and the implications of government interference in social media regulation.
Jonathan Haidt is a social psychologist, professor, and author. His latest book, "The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness," will be available March 26.
www.jonathanhaidt.com
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