Speaking

Tobias speaks on the topics of technology and democracy—from the history of the internet to the future of artificial intelligence. He regularly presents to Fortune 500 companies, universities, schools, civic organizations and nonprofits.

Select talks

Keynote: How to Fix the Outrage Machine

Drawing from cutting-edge research and vivid anecdotes, this talk unpacks how social media has bound us to an unprecedented system of public performance, training us to react rather than reflect, and attack rather than debate. This talk reveals the triggers and tactics used to divide us, and unpacks exactly what we can do to reset, reform, and reclaim the system pulling us apart.

Navigating AI Anxiety

This talk is a deep dive into the society-wide repercussions of artificial intelligence, unpacking the hidden hazards intertwined with AI's unprecedented recent advancements. It provides an incisive look at how the rapid growth of AI technologies presents profound challenges, demanding our careful attention and proactive mitigation strategies. This talk is meant to amaze and frighten, but also to ground viewers in real-time solutions and methods for navigating these disruptions with our sanity intact.

Social Media and Mental Health: How We Can Reclaim Our Minds

Diving into the profound nexus of social media and mental health, this talk not only illuminates the current landscape but also provides actionable steps for individuals to take, along with and a visionary framework for designing digital products that foster a healthier, more human-centered future.