Samuel Woolley is an assistant professor in the School of Journalism at the University of Texas at Austin and the project director for propaganda research at the Center for Media Engagement. His most recent book is Manufacturing Consensus: Understanding Propaganda in the Era of Automation and Anonymity. Become a Patron! Make a one-time Donation to... Continue Reading →
Josh Chin on China’s Surveillance State
Josh Chin is the Deputy Bureau Chief for China at the Wall Street Journal and the coauthor with Liza Lin of the book Surveillance State: Inside China's Quest to Launch a New Era of Social Control. Become a Patron! Make a one-time Donation to Democracy Paradox. It's hard to believe what was happening... Continue Reading →
The Price of Financial Stability in a Digital Economy
By Thomas P. Vartanian Financial Stability in a Digital Economy I was invited to the White House in March 2017 to discuss being nominated as Vice Chair of the Federal Reserve Board. Based on my five decades of experience as a bank regulator and financial services lawyer, I suggested that the regulatory system badly needed... Continue Reading →
Digital Propaganda in an Age of Artificial Intelligence
A review of Manufacturing Consensus: Understanding Propaganda in the Era of Automation and Anonymity by Samuel Woolley. Review by Justin Kempf Digital Propaganda The recent release of ChatGPT has raised many questions about the limits of automation and its ability to replace what many have long considered creative work. I've heard people question whether we will eventually... Continue Reading →
Is the Internet of Things a National Security Threat?
Become a Patron! The Internet of Things and National Security The internet of things just seems silly to me. It across to me as another intrusion into our lives, but without the benefits of products like a smart phone. Over time I have come to appreciate the ability to access so much information at my finger... Continue Reading →