Hi yβall! ππ½ We connect with our regular techs-pert Joe Cardillo (they/them) about growing off of Big Tech and for profit social media that only steals our data, manipulates our emotions, and harms our connection to each other. We discuss the fediverse as an alternative that hearkens back to the early Internet of social networking & community. For organizations looking to de-Big Tech their communications, we have advice on how to setup and build on the fediverse. Plus, get the π Mastodon for Social Change Follow List to expand your fediverse follows! Watch today's preview on PeerTube.
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In the Episode
- What is the Fediverse?
- Why Transition Away from Big Tech?
- Walled Gardens vs. the Meadow
- Capitalization of the Internet
- Why Creators & Non-Profits Should Join Mastodon
- Tips for Migrating Audiences
- Using Independent Social Media for Deeper Audience Connections
- Liberatory Communications Off Big Tech
References / Resources
- π² Get Started on Mastodon (Privacy Guides)
- π Mastodon for Social Change Follow List
- βπ½ Gaza Verified
- π¬ Follow Us on Mastodon / PeerTube
- π² Follow Sam on Mastodon
- π² Follow Joe on Mastodon
- π Toying with Our Emotions: The Social Media Algorithm
- π Why Even Post? Can Social Media Work for Social Change?
- π Anti-Gaslighting Guide to Social Media
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