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Podcast: New Books in Communications
Episode: Whisper Networks: A Discussion with Carrie Ann Johnson
Description: What is a Whisper Network? What can you gain from being in one, and what is expected of the network members? Not everybody is invited is into a Whisper Network—which is part of how they keep members safe. But it’s also how many of the vulnerable are further left out. Today, Dr. Carrie Ann Johnson joins us to share her research on Whisper Networks, and their role in bridging the safety gap for vulnerable people. This episode explores:
Why formal reporting systems fail.
How whisper networks can offer safeguards.
Why some people who need to be in a...