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Dr. Desmond Upton Patton

@dupatton.bsky.social

31st PIK University Professor at UPenn| SAFElab and PCIIT Founding Director| Studying Gun violence, AI Ethics, Youth and Mental Health, Grief, Social Media and Joy.

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Thomas Abt@thomasabt.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Please read this piece by @dupatton.bsky.social, Joseph Richardson, and myself, following @vrcinfo.bsky.social's symposium and white paper on the same topic. Everyone knows social media accelerates conflicts resulting in violence IRL, but so far responses have been ad hoc. We need to do better.

Center for the Study and Practice of Violence Reduction@vrcinfo.bsky.social · 7mo ago

In high-risk communities, online conflict accelerates offline retaliation, write Thomas Abt, Desmond Patton, and Joseph Richardson. Prevention requires coordination and commitment from tech platforms, community violence interrupters, researchers, law enforcement and impacted youth.

Justin Hendrix@justinhendrix.bsky.social · last yr.

In the latest episode in her special podcast series, Through to Thriving, Tech Policy Press fellow @anikacolliernavaroli.com talks with @dupatton.bsky.social about his personal and intellectual engagement with the concept and practice of joy, and what it all has to do with technology and policy:

Through to Thriving: Journeying to Joy with Dr. Desmond Upton Patton | TechPolicy.Press

Anika Collier Navaroli spoke to Dr. Patton about his personal and intellectual journey, and how the pursuit of joy could change the way we think of technology.

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Tech Policy Press@techpolicypress.bsky.social · last yr.

In the latest episode in her special podcast series, Through to Thriving, Tech Policy Press fellow Anika Collier Navaroli talks with Dr. Desmond Upton Patton about his personal and intellectual engagement with the concept and practice of joy, and what it has to do with technology and policy:

Through to Thriving: Journeying to Joy with Dr. Desmond Upton Patton | TechPolicy.Press

Anika Collier Navaroli spoke to Dr. Patton about his personal and intellectual journey, and how the pursuit of joy could change the way we think of technology.

techpolicy.press

JAMA@jama.com · last yr.

“We are only slowly beginning to understand the impact that social media is having on violence. In the 21st century we really need to invest in this space.” @upenn.edu professor and @nam.edu member Desmond Patton shares his perspective while attending #JAMASummit.

Dr. Samantha Fede@samantha-fede.bsky.social · last yr.

Saturday of ##SOBP2025 starts at 8am(!!) but we're here for exciting talks on AI. Dr. Desmond Patton presents important work on social media and gun violence. Highlights important interactions between virtual and physical neighborhoods and discussing CASM- with caution on potential misuse.

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Tanisse Epp MSc@tanisse-epp.bsky.social · last yr.

An absolutely incredible talk by @dupatton.bsky.social! So many implications and tips for engaging with communities and the important of community expertise in our research!

Dr. Samantha Fede@samantha-fede.bsky.social · last yr.

Saturday of ##SOBP2025 starts at 8am(!!) but we're here for exciting talks on AI. Dr. Desmond Patton presents important work on social media and gun violence. Highlights important interactions between virtual and physical neighborhoods and discussing CASM- with caution on potential misuse.

Dr. Desmond Upton Patton@dupatton.bsky.social · last yr.

📍The Book I’ve Been Holding in My Chest I’ve been writing a book for years—one shaped by a single question:Who gets to be understood online? It’s about grief, algorithms, and Gakirah Barnes.She was 17.She was brilliant.Her life—lived on Twitter—has something to teach us all.

SciLine@sciline.org · 2y ago

Reporters—covering cell phone bans in schools? Our recent Q&A with Dr. Desmond Patton (@upenn.edu) is available and free for you to use/clip/quote in news stories to add research-backed info for your readers/viewers/listeners. bit.ly/4hBOGoq @dupatton.bsky.social

Dr. Desmond Patton: Cellphones in schools - SciLine

Discover why school districts are restricting cell phone use. Dr. Desmond Patton discusses effects on attention spans, academic performance, and student wellbeing.

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