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Q&A: There is No Algorithm for Truth - with Tom Scott

Q&A: There is No Algorithm for Truth - with Tom Scott How do you avoid bias when building an online platform? Is radicalisation driven by echo chambers or places with no regulations on free speech? Tom Scott answers audience questions following his talk.

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Tom Scott is a British entertainer, educator, YouTuber, web developer and former presenter of 'Gadget Geeks' on Sky One. He graduated from the University of York with a degree in linguistics. He has a popular YouTube channel with over 1.6 million subscribers and more than 325 million video views as of June 2019.

This talk and Q&A was filmed in the Ri on 27 September 2019.

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