The Psychology and Law of Section 230

Law and Psychology Guest Lecture

Guest Lecture
Psych-Law
Technology

Online guest lecture and interactive activity exploring how psychology and law shape modern content moderation practices on the internet.

Published

January 15, 2025

Modified

January 15, 2025

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Online guest lecture and interactive activity that explores how both psychology and law shape modern content moderation practices on the internet. Students examine how existing legal frameworks like Section 230 affect moderation behavior, while questioning what assumptions these laws make about human behavior.

Semesters taught: Spring 2025

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