The Power of Social Media and Its Impact on Democracy

The podcast episode discusses the impact of big tech on democracy, focusing on conversations with Alexis Ohanian and Deb Roy. Ohanian, co-founder of Reddit, reflects on the unintended consequences of creating a platform that influenced elections and democracies. He acknowledges the power of social media in gamifying the worst parts of human nature and the challenges of combating misinformation. Roy, a professor at MIT, emphasizes the need for scalable networks that prioritize authentic conversations and personal experiences. Both guests express concern about the dominance and unaccountability of big tech, calling for alternative platforms and individual action to drive change.