Reimagining the Internet
83. A History of Why the Internet Sucks Right Now with Dave Karpf
Jul 26, 2023
Dave Karpf, a scholar/activist, discusses the decline of accessible data, antitrust regulation, 'shitification', and the fragility of democracy in the digital age. He also explores rebellion and chaos in today's world.
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- The Coalition for Independent Tech Research (CITR) was formed to defend researchers' right to study platforms and stand up against unacceptable actions by platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Reddit.
- The fragmentation and increased financial instability of dominant tech platforms like Twitter and Reddit have challenged independent researchers to find new ways to access data and study these platforms.
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The Rise of Coalition for Independent Tech Research
The Coalition for Independent Tech Research (CITR) was formed in response to Facebook's targeting of Laura Edelson and her research team at NYU's Facebook Ad Observatory. Traditional permissioned research partnerships with platforms have proven to be ineffective. The coalition acts as a mutual defense organization, standing up against unacceptable actions by platforms. With recent changes in Twitter's and Reddit's APIs, independent technology research faces new challenges. The financial instability and increased fragility of these platforms have created a need for researchers to organize and assert their right to study the platforms.
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