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Content Moderation and the Politics of Social Media Platforms, with Dr. Tarleton Gillespie

Social Media and Politics

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The Evolution of Tech Research: Bridging Science and Humanities

This chapter explores the historical landscape of R&D in notable tech companies such as Bell, IBM, and Intel during the mid-20th century. It highlights the importance of basic research from the 1960s and the critical role of humanities and social sciences in understanding technology's societal impacts.

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