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TMI 09/18/2020 – Facebook’s Arbitrary Involvement in Global Politics, and How Climate Migration Isn’t Just for the Birds

Former Facebook data scientist Sophie Zhang revealed activity across the world that, for her over two years with the company, Facebook gave her complete control and responsibility over, making her pick and choose which sabotaging political communications were to be blocked, and which allowed, causing her to conclude “I have blood on my hands.” We look deep into the geopolitical power that the platform is neglecting to use wisely.

Then, you’ve heard how birds and other animals migrate because of climate, but what about people? We look into how the current rise of ocean levels, persistence of horrific wildfires and battering by terrible storms will be shaping where people choose to live – if they CAN choose to. All this and more on TMI for Friday September 18th, 2020 – listen in for your Cure for the Common Media!

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