Welcome to this episode of the Speed and Scale Podcast, where we dive deep into the intersection of technology, politics, and society's urgent need for fact-based discourse. Today, we're thrilled to have Katie Harbath, a global leader at the intersection of technology and democracy.
Katie brings a wealth of experience from her time at Meta, where she led the Global Elections Team, overseeing the platform's role in over 200 elections worldwide. Her unique insights into the challenges and opportunities at the nexus of tech and politics are more relevant than ever as we navigate an era marked by rapid digital transformation and complex socio-political dynamics.
In our conversation with Katie, we explored the evolving landscape of digital campaigning, the critical importance of safeguarding democratic processes in the digital age, and the future of political engagement through social media platforms. We'll also delve into Katie's current initiatives to promote digital literacy and responsible technology use, reflecting her commitment to fostering a more informed and civically engaged society.
Join us as we unpack these compelling topics with Katie Harbath and gain valuable perspectives on the role of technology in shaping political discourse and democracy in the 21st century.
You can follow Katie's work at Anchor Change and her tune-in to the podcast Impossible Tradeoffs here.
Listen to previous episodes at speedandscalepodcast.com and engage with the host at baybarsorsek.com or on LinkedIn to join the conversation.
Baybars Orsek is the Vice President of Fact-Checking at Logically and the Managing Director of its independent subsidiary, Logically Facts. Before joining Logically, he was the director of the International Fact-Checking Network and international programming at the Poynter Institute between 2019 and 2022.
Welcome to this episode of the Speed and Scale Podcast, where we dive deep into the intersection of technology, politics, and society's urgent need for fact-based discourse. Today, we're thrilled to have Katie Harbath, a global leader at the intersection of technology and democracy.
Katie brings a wealth of experience from her time at Meta, where she led the Global Elections Team, overseeing the platform's role in over 200 elections worldwide. Her unique insights into the challenges and opportunities at the nexus of tech and politics are more relevant than ever as we navigate an era marked by rapid digital transformation and complex socio-political dynamics.
In our conversation with Katie, we explored the evolving landscape of digital campaigning, the critical importance of safeguarding democratic processes in the digital age, and the future of political engagement through social media platforms. We'll also delve into Katie's current initiatives to promote digital literacy and responsible technology use, reflecting her commitment to fostering a more informed and civically engaged society.
Join us as we unpack these compelling topics with Katie Harbath and gain valuable perspectives on the role of technology in shaping political discourse and democracy in the 21st century.
You can follow Katie's work at Anchor Change and her tune-in to the podcast Impossible Tradeoffs here.
Listen to previous episodes at speedandscalepodcast.com and engage with the host at baybarsorsek.com or on LinkedIn to join the conversation.
Baybars Orsek is the Vice President of Fact-Checking at Logically and the Managing Director of its independent subsidiary, Logically Facts. Before joining Logically, he was the director of the International Fact-Checking Network and international programming at the Poynter Institute between 2019 and 2022.