Can policymakers detoxify social media?

Jenny Davis (Contributor), Jennifer Hunt (Contributor), Yun Jiang (Contributor), Martyn Pearce (Contributor)

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    Abstract

    Policy Forum podcast episode.
    Voted #2 episode of 2020

    There’s little doubt social media can, at times, become very unpleasant. From run of the mill rudeness all the way to hate speech, there is no shortage of social media horror stories from users. Women and people from diverse ethnic and religious backgrounds – especially those in the public eye – are often subject to vile abuse online. But does it have to be this way? Can policymakers and the social media platforms do more to encourage greater civility and ensure people’s safety? And what can governments do to tackle hate speech and coordinated disinformation campaigns?

    On this episode of Policy Forum Pod, our expert panel – Dr Jenny Davis, Dr Jennifer Hunt, and Yun Jiang – join us to discuss what we can do to make social media platforms safer, more respectful spaces.
    Original languageEnglish
    Place of PublicationCanberra
    PublisherPolicy Forum
    Media of outputOnline
    Publication statusPublished - 21 Aug 2020

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