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Facebook, the Internet and Real Life

A new film about the founder of Facebook and the suicide of a student whose sexual orientation was revealed online have focused attention on social networking. We talk about what it is and how it's changing the real world as well as the virtual world.  Also, the Times Square Bomber sentenced to life in prison, and a critical biography of Glenn Beck.

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By Warren Olney • Oct 5, 2010 • 50m Listen

A new film about the founder of Facebook and the suicide of a student whose sexual orientation was revealed online have focused attention of Social Networking. We talk about what it is and how it’s changing the real world as well as the virtual world. Also, the Times Square Bomber sentenced to life in prison, and right wing commentator Glenn Beck has a large audience and he makes big money. His latest biographer insists that he’s a dangerous influence.

Banner image: Mark Zuckerberg speaks during a press conference at the Facebook headquarters in Palo Alto, California on May 26, 2010. Photo: Gabriel Bouys/AFP/Getty Images

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Katie Cooper

    Producer, 'One year Later'

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    Karen Radziner

    Managing Producer, To the Point & Which Way LA?

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