Eli Pariser, an online democracy advocate, sheds light on the recent arrest of Telegram's CEO, Pavel Durov, by French authorities. Their conversation unpacks the dual nature of Telegram as both a messaging platform and a social network, revealing its appeal to different user groups. They dive into the legal implications surrounding free speech, highlighting the tension between safeguarding online communication and government oversight. Pariser also explores decentralized platforms like Mastodon, emphasizing the ongoing challenges of content moderation and community governance.

Community organizer, researcher, Wikipedia founders, and artist discuss creating inclusive public spaces, digital connectivity, participatory budgeting, and Wikipedia's role in the Arab Spring.

Eli Pariser, Executive Director of MoveOn and founder of UpWorthy, discusses creating healthy online spaces, AI algorithms addicting and engaging users, online activism and crowdsourcing political ads, the evolution of the filter bubble, bringing diverse people together through storytelling, exploring nonprofit business models and alternative algorithms for digital spaces, and the role of digital communication in building offline relationships.

Original broadcast date: July 23, 2021. How can we create public places that feel welcoming and safe for everyone? This hour, TED speakers examine our physical and digital spaces—how they run, who they serve, and how to make them better. Guests include community organizer Shari Davis, researcher Eli Pariser, Wikipedia Library founder Jake Orlowitz, Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy Wales, and artist Matthew Mazzotta.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

How can we create public places that feel welcoming and safe for everyone? This hour, TED speakers examine our physical and digital spaces—how they run, who they serve, and how to make them better. Guests include community organizer Shari Davis, researcher Eli Pariser, Wikipedia Library founder Jake Orlowitz, Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy Wales, and artist Matthew Mazzotta.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy