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This SXSW conference talk examines the contentious debate between free speech and harmful content on social media platforms. Explore how Meta and X's decisions to reduce content moderation in favor of community-based approaches impacts democracy and public discourse. Analyze real-world consequences of unmoderated misinformation and hate speech, including violence and increased marginalization of vulnerable groups. Consider critical questions about accountability: Should those who use platforms to incite violence face similar consequences as those who commit physical violence? What responsibility do tech companies bear when their platforms enable harmful speech? Investigate whether social media is truly advancing freedom of expression or instead fostering division and hatred in society. Presented at SXSW, a renowned Austin-based conference celebrating the convergence of interactive, film, and music industries since 1987.
