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In this podcast we break down the recent expose into Cambridge Analytica by the UK’s Channel 4. We continue our theme from last week about technology and society by taking a look at how data collection and targeting can change the way our democracies function. Diz then brings up the offensive poll on Snapchat about Rhianna and Chris Brown (Trigger Warning: brief mention of domestic violence). This leads us to discuss some tone deaf decisions by companies. We talk about the infamous Pepsi commercial, the recent attempt to capitalize on the “woke generation” by corporations included Kim Kardashian’s Kimojis. We discuss Digorno’s massive hashtag fail and much more. We conclude with another Currently Nerdy Patronus honoring the unsung heroes who troll for good.
