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IRL: Online Life is Real Life

Cloak of Invisibility

Feb 16, 2018
Guests Jonathan Hirshon, Peter Steiner, Kaamran Hafeez, Alison Macrina, and Morgan Taylor discuss the value of anonymity on the internet, maintaining privacy, the evolution of memes and digital anonymity, and what lies beneath the searchable web.
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Quick takeaways

  • Anonymity online can provide a sense of freedom and enable individuals to express their thoughts and emotions without fear of judgment or repercussion.
  • Preserving anonymity is important, even if complete invisibility on the internet is unattainable, as it allows individuals to protect their identity and maintain control over their online presence.

Deep dives

TBH app: Anonymity and spreading positivity

The podcast episode explores an app called TBH, which allows high school teens to answer polling questions about each other anonymously. This helps minimize face-to-face anxiety and allows for the spread of positivity without fear of judgment. The app has gained popularity among teenagers and has been bought by Facebook.

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