The way we communicate influences our politics, as new communication mediums disrupt society and shape the form of governance. Centralized communication allows one person to control the narrative, leading to quick but potentially biased decision-making. Democracy requires more democratic communication infrastructure to tap into the collective intelligence of a pluralistic society and avoid swift, one-sided shifts in governance.
Bluesky, the Twitter spin-off, is now open for public sign-ups. Can its dreams of decentralization fix social media? We talk with CEO Jay Graber. Then, New York Times reporter Erin Griffith on how Adobe’s failed acquisition of Figma has spooked tech companies and upset Silicon Valley’s startup pipeline. And finally, updates on ancient scrolls and artificial intelligence, Google’s chatbots, and the fight between record companies and TikTok.
Today’s guests:
- Jay Graber, CEO of Bluesky
- Erin Griffith, reporter for The New York Times
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