EPISODE · May 16, 2022 · 22 MIN
How Liking and Retweeting Made The Buffalo Massacre More Likely
from Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast · host WNYC Studios
How has social media shaped society, and particularly, how has it contributed to some of the violence and bigotry we see in our culture today? On Today's Show:It may have begun with promise, but Jonathan Haidt, social psychologist for New York University's Stern School of Business, argues that social media has ripped apart the fabric of society over the past decade. He offers his analysis, and thoughts on how to overcome the major problems it has created. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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How has social media shaped society, and particularly, how has it contributed to some of the violence and bigotry we see in our culture today?
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How Liking and Retweeting Made The Buffalo Massacre More Likely
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