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No Clapping Allowed: A Social Media Free Speech Debate Without the Usual Theater
A chat about bots, business models, and the limits of neutrality online...with some very unique constraints.
Aug 12 • 
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The Gabbard Files: "Zombie Food" for the Feed
The “Files” genre thrives on speed, screenshots, and vibes. But Gabbard's claims collapse under minimal scrutiny.
Aug 11 • 
Renee DiResta
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Europe’s Internet Law Is a Rorschach Test
The Facts, the Fiction, and the Political Theater Around the Digital Services Act
Jul 23 • 
Renee DiResta
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A Decade after Disneyland
Ten Years Ago Today, California Pushed Back on the Anti-Vaccine Movement. Now, RFK Jr. Runs HHS. A Look at Networked Activism and The Future of Public…
Jul 1 • 
Renee DiResta
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A Comment on the Comment Call: Dissecting the FTC’s Inquiry Into Content Moderation
I looked into moderation of the lab leak hypothesis. The truth will shock you.
May 24 • 
Renee DiResta
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Yes but have you considered the issue of white genocide in South Africa?
Grok's non-sequiturs, Gemini's Asian Nazis, and glimpses into politics behind the prompts
May 16 • 
Renee DiResta
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Deep Lore, Digital Witch Hunts, and the Battle For Shared Reality
The State Department Prepares to Wikileaks Itself
May 8 • 
Renee DiResta
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The Lessons - and Heroes - of the House Un-American Activities Committee
Get re-acquainted with a 30-year period in history that's very relevant again
Apr 19 • 
Renee DiResta
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Agents of Influence
Agents of Influence
A place for quick takes - video and text - on social media rumors, influence operations, tech policy, and other extremely online things.

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