Nudging: On troll farms, PR Firms, Agencies (HINT: there’s no difference)

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Nudging: On troll farms, PR Firms, Agencies (HINT: there’s no difference)

In this transcript, the speaker begins by expressing frustration with external noise and technical difficulties before discussing their plan to narrow their focus on technology and how information spreads. They mention the importance of understanding internet marketing, politics, influencer marketing, and the history of the internet in order to make effective campaigns. The speaker also talks about their personal journey and identity on the internet, and their intention to report back and share the lessons learned from their experiences. Ultimately, they want to focus more on digital advocacy, digital policy, and ethical design. They reflect on their original intentions for starting their YouTube channel and express a desire to align their focus with their initial vision.

The speaker emphasizes the need to educate others on the basics of internet technology, as well as discussing the intersection of technology and politics. They highlight the importance of understanding cyber security, white hat hacking, and the potential for abuse in online platforms. They speak about their personal experiences with competing and navigating online spaces, which has motivated them to focus more on digital topics. The speaker believes that there is a disconnect between different generations’ experiences with the internet, and they see themselves as a crash test dummy, constantly testing and adapting to the ever-changing digital landscape. They express a desire to share their experiences and lessons from navigating the internet and to shed light on the impact of online discourse on offline life. Their goal is to report back and provide insights on digital advocacy, digital policy, and ethical design. The speaker reflects on the alignment of their current interests with what they originally intended to focus on when they started their YouTube channel.