Colin and Brian had different experiences in the previous conversation about whether or not there is bias against conservatives in social media and so we thought it would be wise to look back at the conversation. We also address the fact that one of our first videos was pulled out of circulation by YouTube, a few days ago.
Here is a link to the YouTube video.
Seven minutes into the recording, Brian references a study regarding the hard-right groups posting more junk news than all other groups combined. Here is the source (page eight).
A bit more than eleven minutes into the recording, Brian references a report that Facebook relaxed its rules for certain right leaning personalities. Here is the source (first two paragraphs).
Twelve minutes into the recording, Brian references an investigation into Facebook policies led by a former Republican politician. Here is the source (page 10).
Thirteen minutes into the recording, Colin references a report of anonymous sources stating conservative stories were being removed within Facebook. He also talks about the high number of employees that support Democrat candidates. Here is the source (page six).
Around the minute 35:30, Brian references a study that shows greater amplification of right wing tweets. Here is the source.
If you are interested in reading more on the topic, here are the sources we used for the conversation.
NYU False Accusation: The Unfounded Claim that Social Media Companies Censor Conservatives
Why The Right Wing Has A Massive Advantage On Facebook
Algorithmic Amplification Of Politics On Twitter
Here is a link to the YouTube video.
What is their purpose and are they achieving it? How is it different from a trial? Have there been other such investigations before this one? Is anyone responsible for the events of Jan 6? All answers are coming.
This is not a new phenomenon and it will rear its ugly head again, probably soon. We try to elect people who will vote for issues we value, regardless of their personal behavior because we don’t have another option (in the current political climate of the US). The solution in ranked choice voting. We can vote for our favorite candidate without throwing away our vote.
Here is the link to the YouTube video.
Pretend that you are on a desert island with a group of other people and you decide that you need some structure, some rules and perhaps a safety net. How do you begin? We veer pretty quickly into specific examples, but it does illustrate the challenges and concerns with overall philosophy of laws.
Follow the link to the YouTube video.
