Ep 67: Avoiding the Social Media Trap with AI ft. Deb Roy
Can A.I. be a positive for humanity? What are the ins and outs of social media algorithms? Join us as Manu sits down with former Twitter Chief Media Scientist Deb Roy to talk about what the purpose of social media is, whether A.I. will be a net positive for humanity and much more.
Episode 67 guest: meet Deb Roy
Deb Roy’s info:
Twitter: https://x.com/dkroy
Website: https://idss.mit.edu/staff/deb-roy/
PODCAST INFO:
Website: thehopefulmajority.com
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Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hopeful-majority-with-manu-meel/id1690865971
Youtube: https://bit.ly/youtube-hopefulmajority
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManuMeel_
OUTLINE:
0:00 what is the purpose of Twitter
2:20 welcome Deb Roy
4:15 Potential of AI
10:10 the algorithm vs the consumer
21:10 outrage sells/Mr. rogers
25:20 Being a part of Twitter and its purpose
29:03 product vs purpose
35:20 Can we improve social media?
41:28 Cortico
