The chapter explores the concept of safety and privacy by design in technology and social media, advocating for reshaping current systems to prioritize user safety while maintaining the enjoyable aspects of social platforms. Discussions also touch upon the influence economy, challenges of misinformation, and the role of privacy in shaping tech platforms.
Brené interviews New York Times journalists Jennifer Valentino-DeVries and Michael H. Keller, who talk about their investigation into girl influencers and what's driving the larger influencer culture across social media. This is the fourth episode in our series on the possibilities and costs of living beyond human scale.
Please note: As part of this conversation, we talk about the pervasive sexualization of young girl influencers (and girls in general) and the predatory nature of the comments they receive online.
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