I often speak about platform manipulation and CIB (coordinated inauthentic behavior).. and to many, it likely seems silly (cc: @mikedemarais.eth)

Reality is this stuff often spills into the real world.. where it has real consequences

Here are a couple pieces from @mazmhussain that I hope help convey why this stuff matters

Writer, podcaster, and commentator on foreign affairs and politics. Loves history, languages, technology, and philosophy. Runs /dropglobalnews

I often speak about platform manipulation and CIB (coordinated inauthentic behavior).. and to many, it likely seems silly (cc: @mikedemarais.eth)

Reality is this stuff often spills into the real world.. where it has real consequences

Here are a couple pieces from @mazmhussain that I hope help convey why this stuff matters https://theintercept.com/2019/06/09/heshmat-alavi-fake-iran-mek https://theintercept.com/2021/08/01/saudi-arabia-twitter-harassment-jamal-khashoggi

I like running, poker and oysters | Founder, Social Forensics (SocialForensics.com) | Berkeley & UPenn | Learning to listen

Digital manipulation leads to real-world harm. Check out these articles for more insight.