Explore the critical role of free press in combating autocracy and democratic decline through a compelling conversation with Nobel laureate Maria Ressa. Delve into her personal experiences facing persecution from the Philippines government, and gain insights on the global challenges to independent journalism. Examine the impact of technology on information dissemination, the dangers of AI and social media algorithms, and the importance of critical thinking in the digital age. Learn about strategies to counter disinformation, promote accountability in tech companies, and foster a more informed and connected society. Discover valuable lessons on standing up to dictators, embracing diversity, and maintaining hope in the face of adversity.
How to Stand Up to a Dictator - Defending Press Freedom and Democracy
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Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
Meet Maria Ressa
What happened in Russia
Lies spread faster
No independent journalists
Power and money
Statistics
Martin Luther King
What has changed
Democracy is a slow process
How to stand up to a dictator
You are being cloned
We were the petri dish
The Cambrian explosion
The clear and present danger
The first generation of AI
The dangers of AI
Algorithms
Friends of Friends
What is Large Language Models
Emergent Machine Behavior
Conformity Studies
Machine vs Humanity
What can we do about it
What we did
The fourlayer pyramid
The academics
Influencer marketing for facts
The good news
Brendan Salisbury
How to shift social media platforms
The EU is the fastest of the turtles
The only way to keep tech accountable
Connect people
Critical thinking
The attention economy
TikTok
Identity and Values
Geographic diversity
Fear of missing out
Three lessons
Its okay to be brown
The shutdown
Taught by
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