Can science and engineering curb the chaos of social media trolls?
In short: This Gresham College lecture explores how scientific and engineering approaches might address the rise of online misinformation and lunatic assertions, potentially tipping the balance in favor of social media's benefits.
Professor Richard Harvey examines the complex relationship between social media, email, and government intervention. He explores whether technological and scientific strategies can be adapted to tame online trolls, aiming for a future where the positive aspects of digital communication outweigh the negatives.
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