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Coverage of Amazon union drive showcases a sensationalist news cycle
13:46 - 16:07 (02:21)
The coverage of the Amazon union drive demonstrates the sensationalist and pre-decided narratives of major publications. The media portrayed the story in a manner that suited their narrative of workers being mistreated by their employers, rather than covering the story in a balanced manner.
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The speaker criticizes the media's coverage of a recent event and their lack of true journalism.
13:46 - 15:36 (01:49)
Summary
The speaker criticizes the media's coverage of a recent event and their lack of true journalism. They highlight the poor copy editing and the creation of a story based on what they wanted to see happen rather than reporting on the actual event.
ChapterCoverage of Amazon union drive showcases a sensationalist news cycle
EpisodeE103: Tech layoffs surge, big tech freezes hiring, optimizing for profits, election preview & more
PodcastAll-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
Tech giants such as Lyft, Stripe, Chime, Open Door, Dapper Labs, and possibly Twitter have recently announced layoffs, devastating hundreds to thousands of employees.
15:36 - 16:07 (00:31)
Summary
Tech giants such as Lyft, Stripe, Chime, Open Door, Dapper Labs, and possibly Twitter have recently announced layoffs, devastating hundreds to thousands of employees. While some companies like Apple and Amazon have put a pause on layoffs for the time being, many others are still struggling due to the pandemic and economic downturn.