QAnon and Two Johns
Recent events once again require us to explain on what grounds we might justify social restrictions to speech.
In the Limelight: Ethics for Journalists as Public Figures
Given the impact of social media on journalism, we need a new understanding of what is and is not fit for public consumption.
Is the Future of News a Moral Question?
Do we have a democratic obligation to protect newspapers and local journalism from extinction?
Ethical Considerations of Deepfakes
Is there any way the development of media manipulation technology might be justified despite the many possibilities and opportunities for abuse?
Anti-Maskers and the Dangers of Collective Endorsement
Anonymity in the online environment renders expertise obsolete. Do facts stand a chance?
Parler and the Problems of a “Free Speech” Social Network
Does the airing of slanted and inaccurate views really get us any closer to the truth? Is censorship really so detrimental to meaningful public debate?
Retweets, Endorsements, and Indirect Speech Acts
How should we understand the speech act of retweeting? What are we signaling and what are we not? When, if ever, might condemnation be appropriate?
Regulating Companies to Free People’s Speech
Government's claim to be the last word on free speech raises a number of legal and philosophical challenges.
The Quandary of Contact Tracing Tech
Different governments' contact tracing strategies raise important questions about public health and personal privacy.
Conspiracy Theories and Emotions in the Time of Coronavirus
We need to rethink our relation to the news; the common ways we acquire and share information is tapping into some of our worst impulses.