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Cory Doctorow
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Social Media Governance

A podcast about the future of social media and reclaiming our digital communities. Revolution.Social is hosted by technologist and community advocate Rabble, a.k.a. Evan Henshaw-Plath — who was Twitter’s first employee and hired Jack Dorsey. In weekly interviews, Rabble will interview thought leaders, technologists, academics, and more about the need for a new social media "bill of rights." Just a... more

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In books like The Web We Weave and podcasts such as Intelligent Machines, journalist and educator Jeff Jarvis — formerly the director of the Tow-Knight Center for Entrepreneurial Journalism at the City University of New York — has traced the history ... more

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2389 Research CEO Harper Reed was previously the CTO of President Barack Obama's 2012 reelection campaign, where he helped redefine modern political technology. Before that, he was CTO of Threadless, the crowdsourced T-shirt company that accidentally... more

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When a community wants to organize itself, it might decide between private ownership and state control. David Bollier has spent decades arguing that that’s a false binary, and that there is a better way: The commons.

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Adam Aleksic, known to his social media followers as the “Etymology Nerd,” has built a massive audience by decoding the origins of words, accents, and memes. In his new book Algospeak: How Social Media is Transforming the Future of Language, he talks... more

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Recent Guests

Adam Aleksic
Author of Algospeak and commentator on social media culture.
Episode: “The Etymology Nerd” Adam Aleksic on Algospeak, AI Slop, and the End of Writing
Rudy Fraser
New York-based organizer, activist, and technologist known for founding Blacksky and involvement in Mutual Aid groups.
Blacksky
Episode: Rudy Fraser on Blacksky, Mutual Aid & Reclaiming Social Media
Mike Masnick
Founder of Techdirt and a board member of Bluesky. Longtime tech journalist focused on free speech and internet issues.
Techdirt
Episode: Techdirt’s Mike Masnick on Growing Bluesky, Clueless Regulators & the Case for Optimism
Cory Doctorow
Author, activist, and opinion leader
Boing Boing
Episode: Bonus: Cory Doctorow on Sci-Fi Influences & the Social Media Bill of Rights
Taylor Lorenz
One of the most influential voices in technology and internet culture, founder of User Mag
User Mag
Episode: Taylor Lorenz on Moral Panics, Tech Villains & Protecting Free Expression
Chris Messina
Creator of the hashtag, technologist, and community organizer.
Episode: Chris Messina on Hashtags, Google+ & the Unintended Consequences of Building Social Media
Renee DiResta
Author and researcher focusing on disinformation and public policy
Georgetown University
Episode: "Invisible Rulers" author Renee DiResta on Propaganda, Disinformation, & Online Abuse
Yoel Roth
Former head of Trust and Safety at Twitter, currently at Match Group, and holds a doctorate in internet governance and trust and safety.
Match Group
Episode: Yoel Roth on Banning Trump, Battling Bots & the Difficult Job of Trust & Safety
Kara Swisher
Technology journalist and host of On with Kara Swisher
Vox Media
Episode: Kara Swisher on Tech Founders' Flaws & Why Social Apps Are the New Cigarettes

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Evan Henshaw-Plath
Host and technologist, known for his work in social media as Twitter's first employee. He advocates for community-focused social platforms.

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    Here’s the thing. Social media has been around for decades. Revolution.social is exploring its origins. Why things are the way they are, and what can be done to make change. Rabble has been on the frontline from the beginning and he’s working toward a better future. Context is everything. Understand the past to change the future.

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    beach
    United States3 months ago

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Feedback highlights the host's engaging style and the relevance of topics discussed, which resonate with current social media challenges.
Many have expressed admiration for the insights provided by the guest speakers, contributing to a deeper understanding of social media's impacts.
Listeners appreciate the exploration of historical context in social media and advocacy for a user-centric future.

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Jack Dorsey on Selling Twitter, Leaving Bluesky & What He's Building Next
Q: Do you have any suggestions of who else I should talk to?
People who are using these technologies or, more importantly, those who aren't using them and have problems or needs that aren't met by current solutions.
Jack Dorsey on Selling Twitter, Leaving Bluesky & What He's Building Next
Q: What should listeners and people who care about this stuff do?
Dedicating a little bit of time every day to trying out Nostr or Bitcoin, just to explore permissionless technology.
Yoel Roth on Banning Trump, Battling Bots & the Difficult Job of Trust & Safety
Q: Who do you think I should be talking to about these conversations?
Talk to historians, as they hold lessons from past attempts of social platforms that can prevent repeating mistakes.
Yoel Roth on Banning Trump, Battling Bots & the Difficult Job of Trust & Safety
Q: What should developers care about when building these new social platforms?
Developers should care about spam from day one, as it leads to many governance challenges and requires a networked approach to trust and safety.

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The content primarily tackles pressing issues related to the evolution of social media, focusing on the need for a new framework analogous to a Social Media Bill of Rights. Conversations explore topics such as user ownership, privacy, content moderation, and the implications of corporate control over social platforms. This series is distinguished by its guest lineup, which includes prominent figures in the tech industry, who share insights from their experiences while advocating for a more equitable digital future. The discussions frequently center on the ethical considerations of social media and the potential shift towards decentralized platforms that prioritize user autonomy and community engagement.

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3. Mike Masnick
4. Cory Doctorow
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