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067: Tech in Transition with Ashanti-Mutinta
01:09 – Ashanti’s Superpower: People say they’re funny on Twitter!
02:37 – Having Dialogue and Engaging with Others on Twitter
07:42 – Finding Safe Online Community Networks via Social Media Platforms
16:13 – Making Platforms Safer
18:06 – Perspectives on Blocking
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25:05 – Perspectives on Real Name Policies
29:59 – Gender Identity Education
36:57 – Transitioning in While Working in Tech
Reflections:
Rein: Listening and learning about trans experiences.
Coraline: Taking care of how we are presenting ourselves to the world.
Jamey: The act of sharing and receiving information as a give and take.
Ashanti: Conversation flows much more freely when people are in safe spaces.
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Special Guest: Ashanti-Mutinta.