In the EU, the Digital Services Act (DSA) and Digital Markets Act (DMA) are set to revolutionize tech regulation, particularly in regard to user-generated content. The DSA requires large tech companies to assess and mitigate risks, while the smaller companies must meet stricter content moderation standards. The disclosure requirements and transparency requirements of the DSA should help shed light on how tech companies operate, while banning practices like shadow banning and targeted advertising for users under 18. Read full article here
Culture
The Priest in the Arena
The phrase “man in the arena” has been popularized in recent years, but a lesser known, more dangerous archetype is the “priest in the arena”. This figure is responsible for a process called theocratic capture, where an institution surrenders to a cult demanding unaccountable authority, fueled by claims to privileged knowledge. These cults often target powerful institutions and attempt to monopolize conversations with scaremongering tactics and hostile treatment of allies. It is important to identify and stop theocratic capture before it can gain control. Read full article here
Merv
May 29, 2023
