Social media played a pivotal role in the lead up to the events of January 6th. Extremists flooded Facebook and other platforms with posts claiming the presidential election had been rigged. We've seen government leaders continue to grapple with how to hold these platforms accountable. As congress is finding, it's complicated. To help us better understand some of these stakes, and, maybe more importantly, potential solutions, we called up Etienne Brown. He's a philosophy and ethics professor who researches misinformation on social media at San Jose State University. 

<p>Social media played a pivotal role in the lead up to the events of January 6th. Extremists flooded Facebook and other platforms with posts claiming the presidential election had been rigged. We've seen government leaders continue to grapple with how to hold these platforms accountable. As congress is finding, it's complicated. To help us better understand some of these stakes, and, maybe more importantly, potential solutions, we called up Etienne Brown. He's a philosophy and ethics professor who researches misinformation on social media at San Jose State University.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.</p>

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