Chanel Contos wants to fix our social media algorithms - podcast

Consent advocate Chanel Contos is leading a new campaign to push for social media companies to give Australians the choice to ‘opt in’ to the algorithms driving the infinite scroll.Following her speech at the National Press Club this week, she speaks with political editor Tom McIlroy about why this solution addresses the structural forces influencing misogynistic behaviour – particularly in young men. They also discuss harmful misunderstandings about sexual choking, and whether or not a ban on the import of smartglasses would effectively manage pernicious behaviour by some usersRead more:Choking is sold to teens as a safe sexual practice. The research says it never isI was once ashamed to admit I’d been strangled nonconsensually during sex. Now I’m speaking up to save women’s lives | Hannah FergusonAustralia could make social media algorithms optional and follow UK ban on pornography depicting strangulationSmartglasses should automatically blur people’s faces while filming, Australia’s online safety regulator says Continue reading...