We had several really incredible meetings with different members of Congress. One thing I was excited to see was the conversation moving from privacy, which is important, but not sufficient. There's a real awareness now that we have to do something about these broader issues. Many people when you meet them behind closed doors are really eager to solve these problems.
What difference does a few hours of Congressional testimony make? Tristan takes us behind the scenes of his January 8th testimony to the Energy and Commerce Committee on disinformation in the digital age. With just minutes to answer each lawmaker’s questions, he speaks with Committee members about how the urgency and complexity of humane technology issues is an immense challenge. Tristan returned hopeful, and though it sometimes feels like Groundhog Day, each trip to DC reveals evolving conversations, advancing legislation, deeper understanding and stronger coalitions.