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My Body, My Pixels: A Deep Dive on Digital Autonomy with Todd Zywicki, Professor of Law at George Mason University
Nov 20, 2023
Law professor Todd Zywicki joins Joel Beasley on a special episode to discuss digital autonomy and the concept of the control layer. They explore the challenges of content moderation, the need for a control layer for screens, and the implementation of better parental controls. They also emphasize the importance of involving experts in technology and policy in discussions on consumer privacy and internet regulation.
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- The podcast discusses the lack of control individuals have over the content displayed on their screens and proposes the concept of a control layer to enable customization of the content.
- The podcast highlights the need for consumer protection regarding screens, advocating for a control layer that allows users to filter harmful or inappropriate content.
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The Challenge of Controlling What Appears on Screens
In today's digitized age, we rely on screens for information, communication, work, and entertainment. However, we often lack control over what is displayed on our screens. The podcast explores the idea of a control layer that would allow individuals to filter and customize the content they see. The host shares personal experiences of finding inappropriate content for his children even on supposedly kid-friendly platforms. He questions the extent of ownership and control users have over their devices and the content displayed on them.
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