The Communicators

Astra Taylor

Astra Taylor talked by video link from New York City about her book, The People’s Platform: Taking Back Power and Culture in the Digital Ageread more

Astra Taylor talked by video link from New York City about her book, The People’s Platform: Taking Back Power and Culture in the Digital Age, in which she examines the cultural evolution of the Internet. Ms. Taylor said that while at its inception the Internet was to be democratic and open, she sees it now as corporatized, targeting consumers with ads. Also, the start-up companies of the Internet’s early days had become among the most powerful companies in the world, leaving new startups with little room to thrive. She called for government intervention and new strategies to put people before profits on the Internet. close

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Communicators with Astra Taylor

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Program ID:
320274-1
Category:
Interview
Format:
Interview
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Jul 08, 2014 | 10:47am EDT | C-SPAN.org
Last Aired:
Sep 01, 2014 | 8:05pm EDT | C-SPAN 2

Airing Details

  • Aug 30, 2014 | 6:29pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Sep 01, 2014 | 8:00am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Sep 01, 2014 | 8:05pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
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