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Section 230 and Workers' Rights Discussed
The discussion covers the need to change Section 230 to require social media sites engaging in content moderation to gain Section 230 protection, Jeff Bezos' opposition to workers' unions, and the importance of addressing adversarial countries such as Russia and China. Additionally, the senator is questioned about why the minimum wage in Vermont remains so low despite his long tenure as a politician.
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The United States faces adversaries in Russia and China, yet people are more focused on internal conflicts, such as Jeff Bezos preventing workers from organizing a union and politicians failing to raise the minimum wage.
40:00 - 41:57 (01:57)
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The United States faces adversaries in Russia and China, yet people are more focused on internal conflicts, such as Jeff Bezos preventing workers from organizing a union and politicians failing to raise the minimum wage. It's time for people to step up and change laws and incentives to address real issues.
ChapterSection 230 and Workers' Rights Discussed
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A proposed change to Section 230 which requires social media sites to engage in content moderation in order to receive liability protection can create a monopoly for big tech companies like Facebook as they can afford to hire a large number of content moderators, unlike small startups.
41:57 - 44:26 (02:28)
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A proposed change to Section 230 which requires social media sites to engage in content moderation in order to receive liability protection can create a monopoly for big tech companies like Facebook as they can afford to hire a large number of content moderators, unlike small startups. This proposition is seen as a tactical maneuver in favor of Facebook's narrow self-interest.