Rethinking the Internet - How We Lost Control and How to Take it Back

Explore the complex relationship between society and Big Tech in this thought-provoking panel discussion from the World Science Festival. Delve into crucial topics such as mass behavior modification, social media algorithms, data privacy, and the ethical implications of AI. Learn from experts as they examine the unintended consequences of rapid technological advancement, including social media addiction, the spread of misinformation, and the potential manipulation of user behavior. Gain insights into the challenges of balancing technological progress with personal privacy and societal well-being. Discover potential solutions for creating a more responsible and ethical future for AI and social media, and understand how individuals can protect themselves in an increasingly digital world.

- Opening film
- Jaron Lanier intro
- Mass behavior modification
- Algorithms in social media
- Business model of social media
- Symptoms of social media addiction
- Following without knowing we’re following
- Social media role in propagating violence
- Do we need to abandon the free model?
- Changing the definition of politics
- Will anyone’s criticism of social media matter?
- New panelist intros
- Is technology turning us into machines?
- What does the term “AI” really mean?
- Algorithms in criminal justice
- Do people understand the threat of manipulation by algorithms?
- Who are designing these algorithms?
- Are there institutions where algorithms should never be used?
- Fake News film
- People’s susceptibility to fake news on social media
- Suffering from an “engineered complacency”
- Is AI changing the way the brain operates?
- Protecting the privacy of our data
- How can we make the future of AI and social media more ethical?