TikTok: Joy at the Endings and Beginnings of Online Communities with Casey Fiesler

In this launch episode, we interview Dr. Casey Fiesler about the evolving TikTok drama. What happens when an online platform like TikTok threatens to disappear? Where is the joy in the endings and beginnings of the social media communities that shape our lives?

Dr. Casey Fiesler is an Associate Professor at the University of Colorado in the Information Science Department. She researches and teaches in the areas of technology ethics, internet law and policy, and online communities. (She is also an avid TikTok user and influencer).