Lex Fridman Podcast

#172 – Ryan Schiller: Librex and the Free Exchange of Ideas on College Campuses

Mar 30, 2021

Ryan Schiller, creator of Librex, an anonymous platform for college discourse, shares his journey in promoting open ideas on campuses. He discusses the challenges of fostering free speech in academic settings and addresses the issue of campus censorship. The conversation highlights the role of anonymity in building community and the ethical implications of user data privacy. Schiller also reflects on the transformative impact of deepfake technology on media trust, urging the need for critical thinking in today's digital landscape.

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Intro

4min

Exploring Librex and Open Dialogue on Campuses

3min

Exploring the Foundations and Future of Librex

2min

The Impact of Deepfake Technology on Media Trust and Critical Thinking

2min

Decentralization of Thought: The Fluid Nature of Truth

2min

Fostering Open Discourse in Academia

12min

From Novice to App Developer

9min

Navigating Anonymity and Connection

21min

Building Community Through Anonymity and Moderation

18min

10.

Navigating Free Speech in Digital Communities

22min

11.

Vision, Mission, and Ethical Leadership in Tech

4min

12.

Debate vs. Safe Spaces in Academia

24min

13.

Navigating Entrepreneurial Journeys

17min

14.

Reflections on Mortality and Meaning

9min

15.

The Power of Communication in the Digital Age

2min

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OUTLINE:
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(00:00) – Introduction
(07:06) – Librex
(08:59) – Deep Fakes
(13:06) – Silencing of ideas
(24:01) – Building Librex
(33:47) – How Librex took over Dartmouth
(42:13) – Anonymity
(45:04) – Private vs public life
(54:32) – Building a sense of community
(59:14) – Refusing to sell user data
(1:06:05) – Moderation
(1:12:54) – Freedom of speech
(1:23:45) – Scaling
(1:28:02) – Yik Yak
(1:35:22) – AWS and Parler
(1:40:25) – Safe spaces
(1:43:22) – Jeffrey Epstein
(1:52:50) – Chess and poker
(2:03:29) – Advice for young people
(2:14:21) – Book recommendations
(2:20:16) – Mortality

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