Behind the Screen

An eye-opening exploration of the unseen workers behind the safety of today’s social media platforms, this audiobook presents Sarah T. Roberts’ ethnographic study of commercial content moderators around the world. Through interviews and detailed analysis, it sheds light on the vital yet often invisible role these workers play in managing online content and the emotional challenges they face. Offering insights into the hidden industry that safeguards our digital lives, the book also considers the implications for globalized labor in the digital age.