Political Engineering

Content moderation alone will not fix the misinformation problem

On the role of information platforms in support of truth and facts.

It’s interesting to contemplate what Orwell got right and what he got wrong.

Modern politics makes more sense as Medievalism.

It’s easy to take for granted systems supporting accountability, just as we take for granted our democracy. Now is the wrong time for that.

Before the Silicon Valley had silicon, it had quicksilver.

What are the consequences when everyday life is adapted into entertainment? Maybe polarization is not unique to social media.

Maybe social media is not the biggest challenge facing democracy.

Though uncommon, the U.S. government has sometimes used disinformation against its own citizens.

What kind of guidance should business leaders have to support ethical decision making?

President Trump and President-Elect Biden have one thing in common: a interest in Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act.

Private Mismanagement of Public Infrastructure

The algorithm is important, but garbage-in, garbage-out still applies.

Seek and Hide by Amy Gajda is a must-read for privacy and anti-abuse professionals.

An exploration of American values