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Nobel Peace Prize Winner Maria Ressa in conversation with Gabriel Gatehouse

Dec 9, 2022

In a captivating conversation with Gabriel Gatehouse, Nobel Peace Prize Winner Maria Ressa sheds light on her courageous fight for journalism in the face of authoritarian threats. She discusses the grave implications of big tech's greed, how it undermines democracy, and the Philippines as a frontline for global democracy challenges. Ressa shares her personal struggles, the dangerous intersection of social media and political manipulation, and her unwavering optimism for a future where informed activism can prevail.

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Episode notes

Intro

4min

The Dangers of Surveillance Capitalism and Social Media's Impact on Democracy

3min

Navigating the Digital Landscape of the Philippines

20min

The Impact of A-B Testing on News Distribution

6min

Exploring Political Manipulation and Online Fraud in the Philippines

2min

Terrorism and Disinformation: A Philippine Perspective

21min

Activism and Optimism in the Face of Democratic Challenges

2min

Will democracy survive? According to Nobel Peace Prize Winner Maria Ressa, "we're in the last two minutes". In November she sat down with journalist Gabriel Gatehouse to discuss her lifetime commitment to journalism, the potential 99 years in jail which hang over her for standing up to former president Rodrigo Duterte's authoritarian regime, and her optimism for a brighter future. Maria and Gabriel also examine the greed of big tech in the destruction of democracies and why the Philippines is often ground zero for events which spread to the rest of the world.

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