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Podcast: Smart Talk
Episode: Prof. Ekant Veer from the University of Canterbury on the nature of online trolling
Description: Professor of Marketing Ekant Veer argues that online 'trolling' need not be a form of bullying, but something playful which is also good for society. From Raising the Bar Christchurch 2023. Hear Ekant Veer in this highlight from the University of Canterbury's Raising the Bar Christchurch 2023When we hear the word 'troll' or 'trolling' it usually conjures up negative associations of bullying, misogyny, abuse, racism and hate. The prevalence of online bullying has become widespread over the last decade with sometimes deadly consequences.In this discussion Prof. Veer talks about the different types of...