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Studying online bad behavior was hard. It's going to get harder in Trump 2.0

Decoder with Nilay Patel

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Navigating Online Abuse Research

This chapter discusses the significant hurdles faced by a researcher investigating online abuse and adversarial behaviors, particularly in the context of political manipulation and public opinion. The dialogue explores the backlash and threats received from powerful entities, reflecting on the historical parallels with McCarthyism and the chilling effect on scientific inquiry. It also emphasizes the crucial need for transparency amidst increasing scrutiny of organizations involved in such research.

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