Land of the Giants Havoc On the Platform, and Off
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Nov 8, 2023 This podcast examines Twitter's role in activism and revolution, including its influence in the Ferguson protests and the Iranian protests. It also discusses Twitter's changing perspectives on free speech and harmful content, and the challenge of balancing free expression and safety on the platform. The podcast explores Twitter's role in the insurrection and the challenges faced by social media platforms. Overall, it delves into the power and responsibility of Twitter in shaping public discourse.
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Twitter Fuels Ferguson Activism
- DeRay McKesson used Twitter during the Ferguson protests to organize and counter police narratives.
- He became the trusted town crier, showing Twitter's power for real-time activism on the ground.
More Speech Isn't Always Better
- Twitter originally believed that more speech was the antidote to bad speech.
- But real-world harm forced a rethinking about content moderation and responsibility.
Dorsey Oversees Trump's Tweets
- Jack Dorsey personally made final decisions on Donald Trump's tweets.
- Trump's tweets often broke rules, creating ambivalence about moderating a sitting president.