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Will Technology Save or Subvert Civility and Society?

Milken Institute via YouTube

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Explore the complex relationship between technology, democracy, and society in this thought-provoking Milken Institute town hall discussion. Delve into the debate on whether technological advancements are enhancing or undermining civility, integrity, and citizenship. Examine the future implications of technology's role in politics, economics, and culture, questioning who truly controls whom. Investigate the need for regulation or legislation in areas such as advertising and data mining, and consider issues of accountability and personal responsibility when technology goes awry. Engage with experienced technology reformers and audience participants as they tackle these pressing questions and explore potential solutions for a more harmonious integration of technology and society.

Syllabus

Introduction
What are you nervous about
What is the issue with technology
What is the issue with social media
Why are kids bullying people
Your nervous system automates
Thesis vs Reality
Facebooks Mission
Twitters Mission
DeleteUber
Content
Public Identification
Speech
Education
Bubble ization
Artificial polarization
Reconciliation
Peace and Harmony
Google in China
Venezuela
Question
Leo Wilson
Mueller Report
The Digital War
Fake News

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Milken Institute

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