Chapter
The Role of Big Tech in Censorship and Political Speech
56:43 - 1:04:07 (07:23)
The discussion focuses on the power of tech platforms in moderating political speech and censoring individuals and views they deem dangerous or objectionable, and the potential implications for democracy and free speech in the United States.
Clips
The speaker discusses the possibility of being a stand-up comedian turned politician and why they would not make a good politician due to their inability to lie or withhold personal beliefs for the party line.
56:43 - 57:36 (00:52)
Summary
The speaker discusses the possibility of being a stand-up comedian turned politician and why they would not make a good politician due to their inability to lie or withhold personal beliefs for the party line.
ChapterThe Role of Big Tech in Censorship and Political Speech
Episode#283 - Andrew Doyle - Free Speech And Why It Matters
PodcastModern Wisdom
The issue of Big Tech censorship has become prominent as the biggest platforms such as Facebook, Google, and Twitter dominate the predominant means of communication, ultimately shutting down any competition in its nascent form.
57:36 - 59:46 (02:09)
Summary
The issue of Big Tech censorship has become prominent as the biggest platforms such as Facebook, Google, and Twitter dominate the predominant means of communication, ultimately shutting down any competition in its nascent form.
ChapterThe Role of Big Tech in Censorship and Political Speech
Episode#283 - Andrew Doyle - Free Speech And Why It Matters
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker argues that social media companies like Facebook and Twitter should be considered publishers and held responsible for the content on their platforms.
59:46 - 1:04:07 (04:21)
Summary
The speaker argues that social media companies like Facebook and Twitter should be considered publishers and held responsible for the content on their platforms. They suggest changing Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act to remove legal protections for companies that behave like publishers.