Episode 25: Tech and democracy in 2020 – Knight Foundation

Episode 25: Tech and democracy in 2020

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EPISODE 25: TECH AND DEMOCRACY IN 2020

How are tech platforms influencing our democracy? What are we learning from the pandemic and politics, and what can be expected post-election for tech companies and policymakers? On Episode 25 of “The Future of Democracy,” we’ll talk with sociologist, computer programer and author Zeynep Tufekci,  whose trenchant, original perspectives on issues ranging from mask-wearing during the pandemic to the real-world impact of social media algorithms has made her a leading voice on the intersection of technology and society.

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The Future of Democracy, formerly called VISION, is a weekly Knight Foundation show about the trends, ideas and disruptions changing the face of our democracy. Hosted by Sam Gill, Knight’s chief program officer, the 30-minute program takes a hard look at the important issues our country is facing today.
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