In the second episode of Tech Mirror, Johanna is joined in conversation by Melinda Cilento, CEO at CEDA and host of the Economist’s Corner; Stilgherrian, journalist and host of the 9PM Edict; and Dr Emily Van Der Nagel, lecturer in social media at Monash University.  

Together, the group discuss Johanna’s interview with Minister Fletcher while examining Australia’s approach to tech policy and the strengths and weaknesses of the government’s recent round of regulatory changes. 

This episode was produced by Anna Davies. Tanvi Nair and Amy Denmede provided invaluable research support, and Ben Gowdie production support only an avid podcast listener can provide.

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Relevant Links: 

Dr Van Der Nagel on the Anti-Trolling Legislation: https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2021-11-30/online-bullying-trolling-identity-verification-legislation/100658084 

Sex and Social Media: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/54703063-sex-and-social-media 

The Economist’s Corner Podcast: https://www.ceda.com.au/NewsAndResources/VideosAndPhotos/Economy/The-Economists-Corner-Episode-1 

9pm Edict Podcast: https://stilgherrian.com/the_9pm_edict/ 

Stilgherrian’s Paper on Encryption: https://carnegieendowment.org/2021/03/31/encryption-debate-in-australia-2021-update-pub-84237 

The Mandibles by Lionel Shriver: https://www.goodreads.com/fr/book/show/27064345-the-mandibles 

Silicon Values: The Future of Free Speech Under Surveillance Capitalism by Jillian C. York: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/56047610-silicon-values 

Lawless: The Secret Rules That Govern Our Digital Lives by Nicolas P. Suzor: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43504846-lawless 

TheGovLab: https://thegovlab.org/ 

Technology and Public Purpose Project: https://www.belfercenter.org/project/technology-and-public-purpose 

New America: https://www.newamerica.org/ 

Electronic Frontiers Australia: https://twitter.com/efa_oz?lang=en 

ZDNet: https://www.zdnet.com/au/ 

iTnews: https://www.itnews.com.au/ 

Lawfare – Arbiters of Truth (With special thanks to the Australian host, Evelyn Douek): https://www.lawfareblog.com/topic/arbiters-truth 

eSafety Commissioner: https://www.esafety.gov.au/ 

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