Techdirt From The Streisand Effect To Bluesky
Nov 13, 2024
Ed Zitron, host of the Better Offline podcast and a prominent tech interviewer, dives into fascinating topics with Mike Masnick. They explore the origins of the 'Streisand Effect,' emphasizing how silencing can amplify attention. The conversation covers the evolution of Techdirt, shedding light on the journey from an email newsletter to a respected blog. Zitron and Masnick also discuss the emergence of Bluesky as a decentralized platform, balancing free speech with moderation, and envisioning a more user-controlled future for social media.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
The Origins of the Streisand Effect
02:17 • 5min
From Newsletter to Blog: The TechDirt Journey
07:04 • 9min
Admiration for Consistency in Tech Journalism
16:07 • 2min
Journalism, Technology, and Optimism
17:43 • 5min
Navigating Free Speech in Online Communities
22:30 • 14min
Building Blue Sky: The Future of Decentralized Social Media
36:12 • 20min