Really good reporting on National Public Radio (NPR) about a new book that examines Facebook policies. Most interesting was Zuckerberg’s hardcore Free Speech stance backing the right of Holicost deniers on FB to express themselves and then being surprised with the increase in denial of the Holicost expressed by Millenials.
So it can be said that the idea of free speech does not include a right to lie, but then there is the delimma about who are the arbiters of truth? It seems like a slippery slope, but as usual it all goes back to the basic integrity of the system you are operating. Is there integrity or corruption? Are there standards of truth?
So it can be said that the idea of free speech does not include a right to lie, but then there is the delimma about who are the arbiters of truth? It seems like a slippery slope, but as usual it all goes back to the basic integrity of the system you are operating. Is there integrity or corruption? Are there standards of truth?
Reporters Reveal 'Ugly Truth' Of How Facebook Enables Hate Groups And Disinformation
In a new book, Cecilia Kang and Sheera Frenkel say Facebook failed in its effort to combat disinformation. "Facebook knew the potential for explosive violence was very real [on Jan 6]," Kang says.
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