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Siva Vaidhyanathan

Siva Vaidhyanathan is a professor of media studies at the University of Virginia and the author of Antisocial Media: How Facebook Disconnects Us and Undermines Democracy.

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December 9, 2023
Siva Vaidhyanathan
Norman Lear’s Vision for American Democracy
Shows like “All in the Family” sparked discussion and showed deep faith in the American project.
December 7, 2022
MagazineSiva Vaidhyanathan
We Must Fight for a Better America. We Have No Choice.
The problem isn’t “polarization.” The problem is white supremacy.
August 16, 2022
Siva Vaidhyanathan
Salman Rushdie Changed Everything
Rushdie’s vision of desi identity, unrestrained by colonialism and above the fray of sectarian cant, should inspire us as he recovers from his wounds.
February 8, 2022
Siva Vaidhyanathan
How to Make an Omelet With Jason Epstein
A titan of publishing, Jason Epstein died at 93 last week. He left a galvanizing vision for the book business.
January 5, 2021
MagazineSiva Vaidhyanathan
Making Sense of the Facebook Menace
Can the largest media platform in the world ever be made safe for democracy?

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