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How Facebook Thinks the World Is Changing

The Aspen Institute via YouTube

Overview

This course explores Facebook's perspective on the changing world, focusing on the role of virtual reality, the evolution of the creative economy, and the future of freedom of speech. Students will learn about Facebook's approach to creators, the impact of virtual reality, and the challenges of misinformation and polarization. The teaching method involves a discussion between Facebook's chief product officer and The Atlantic's CEO. This course is designed for individuals interested in understanding the influence of technology on society and the creative economy.

Syllabus

Intro
How Facebook thinks about creators
The transition to creators
The barbell distribution
Polarization
Viral misinformation
Free speech
VR
Mental Manipulation

Taught by

The Aspen Institute

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