Post-Truth Epistemologies

Last evening, I watched as my #COM520 students wrestled with “post-truth epistemologies,” in a rich 90-minute discussion that included topics such as conspiracy theories, disinformation, anti-Semitic and racist propaganda, and algorithmic radicalization. And although I set up the…

Identity & Authenticity

This course has been exploring the connections between the rise of digital platforms, disinformation, persuasion and…

Algorithmic Discrimination

We’re learning about facial recognition and voice profiling this week, and we’re thinking about how “natural” it…

Synthesis II

We’re closing down to the finish line and considering the through lines and implications of this course, which has considered the rise…

Computational Propaganda

The most chilling reading in this week’s collection comes from the New York Times, which reports on the rise of the…

Investigating The Alt-Right Pipeline

Chelsea Evans

Rationale

“The Reality Game” by Samuel Woolley: A series of Tweets

Looking at The Reality Game by Samuel Woolley through a series of Tweets

Twitter Thread: My Thoughts on Algorithms of Oppression By Safiya Umoja Noble

Research Proposal: Fake Sponsored Content

Research Question