Reset: Reclaiming the Internet for Civil Society | Tech Expert Ron Deibert
Apr 26, 2024
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Tech expert Ron Deibert discusses the need to reset the internet for civil society by exercising restraint. He explores ethical boundaries in societal and technological reform, advocating for global collaborations and individual privacy protection in the digital sphere.
Mitigating harms of social media for civil society by constructing a viable communications ecosystem.
Advocating for restraint to address abuse of power by governments and corporations in the digital world.
Deep dives
Rooting Out Communism in Hollywood
The podcast discusses the Hollywood Exiles story, involving Charlie Chaplin and others affected by a campaign to combat communism in Hollywood. It delves into the glamour, scandal, and political intrigue surrounding this period, highlighting the battle for the nation's soul.
Challenges of Online Realities
The episode explores the impact of online realities highlighted by Ron Deibert's Massey Lectures on reclaiming the Internet. It sheds light on the dangers posed by cyber warfare services and the invasive nature of data surveillance, raising concerns about personal risks and the need for a reset in the digital ecosystem.
Proposed Solutions and Social Media Habits
Various proposed solutions to mitigate social media harms are examined, including the concept of a digital retreat. The limitations and challenges of retreating from social media are discussed, emphasizing the need for comprehensive solutions in light of the widespread reliance on digital technologies.
Restraint as a Guiding Principle
The podcast advocates for restraint as a fundamental principle in addressing the abuse of power by governments and corporations, especially in the context of surveillance capitalism. It explores the historical significance of restraint in political thought, particularly within the realms of liberalism and republicanism, emphasizing the need for checks and balances to preserve liberty and security.
In 2020, CBC Massey lecturer and tech expert Ron Deibert asked us to consider how to mitigate the harms of social media and construct a viable communications ecosystem that supports civil society. We revisit his final Massey lecture that explores the kinds of restraints we need to place on government and corporations — and on our own endless appetite for data.
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