Episode
E17: Big Tech bans Trump, ramifications for the First Amendment & the open Internet
1:37:47
Published: Mon Jan 11 2021
Description
Follow the crew: https://twitter.com/chamath https://linktr.ee/calacanis https://twitter.com/DavidSacks https://twitter.com/friedberg Follow the pod: https://twitter.com/theallinpod https://linktr.ee/allinpodcast Intro Music Credit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lxk47phNV4&t=1s Intro Video Credit: https://twitter.com/MikeSylvan Referenced in the show: “I Have Blood on My Hands”: A Whistleblower Says Facebook Ignored Global Political Manipulation https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/craigsilverman/facebook-ignore-political-manipulation-whistleblower-memo Show Notes: 0:00 David Sacks intros the besties 2:08 Jason & Sacks hash it out & the besties break down reconciliation in American democracy 21:09 Big Tech bans, did they give Trump an easy out? Ramifications for First Amendment 43:01 What laws can be written to prevent Big Tech oligarchy in the future? 59:32 Why Big Tech acted in unison against Trump: internal & external pressure, pending Democratic administration 1:09:42 Current Pence/Trump relationship, McCarthyism 2.0, should Big Tech be broken up? 1:32:46 History of the presidential pardon, Chamath on SoFi's Anthony Noto
Chapters
All In Pod emergency episode has been released due to the success of episode 16.
00:00 - 02:06 (02:06)
Summary
All In Pod emergency episode has been released due to the success of episode 16. The moderators Chamath, Freeberg, David Sacks, and the Dictator, discuss how crazy this week has been.
EpisodeE17: Big Tech bans Trump, ramifications for the First Amendment & the open Internet
PodcastAll-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
The speaker expresses the opportunity to elevate political conversations by avoiding black and white, partisan framing and moving towards a more colorblind, nuanced approach.
02:09 - 07:18 (05:09)
Summary
The speaker expresses the opportunity to elevate political conversations by avoiding black and white, partisan framing and moving towards a more colorblind, nuanced approach. They advocate against foreign wars and interventions.
EpisodeE17: Big Tech bans Trump, ramifications for the First Amendment & the open Internet
PodcastAll-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
The speaker discusses President Trump's decision making process in ethical scenarios such as the trolley dilemma, stating that it is well-reasoned and thought out, even if not everyone agrees with his conclusions.
07:19 - 12:49 (05:30)
Summary
The speaker discusses President Trump's decision making process in ethical scenarios such as the trolley dilemma, stating that it is well-reasoned and thought out, even if not everyone agrees with his conclusions.
EpisodeE17: Big Tech bans Trump, ramifications for the First Amendment & the open Internet
PodcastAll-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
The Girardian philosophy suggests that people come into conflict because they are so alike which was prevalent in Trump's win; the failure of elites to address crucial issues contributed to his win.
12:51 - 23:22 (10:31)
Summary
The Girardian philosophy suggests that people come into conflict because they are so alike which was prevalent in Trump's win; the failure of elites to address crucial issues contributed to his win. It's important to create equity, reconciliation, and balance in decision making to prevent further loss in the future.
EpisodeE17: Big Tech bans Trump, ramifications for the First Amendment & the open Internet
PodcastAll-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
The use of language like "coup" to describe the events at the Capitol can perpetuate threat inflation, leading to the justification of a curtailment of freedom of speech in response.
23:23 - 27:00 (03:37)
Summary
The use of language like "coup" to describe the events at the Capitol can perpetuate threat inflation, leading to the justification of a curtailment of freedom of speech in response. This is a concern amidst the aftermath of the Capitol riots.
EpisodeE17: Big Tech bans Trump, ramifications for the First Amendment & the open Internet
PodcastAll-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
The speaker discusses the alleged plot to kidnap and harm government officials and their concerns over social media censorship.
27:00 - 30:16 (03:15)
Summary
The speaker discusses the alleged plot to kidnap and harm government officials and their concerns over social media censorship.
EpisodeE17: Big Tech bans Trump, ramifications for the First Amendment & the open Internet
PodcastAll-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
The internet offers an open market and free information without having to rely on high scaled services or platforms.
30:16 - 39:01 (08:45)
Summary
The internet offers an open market and free information without having to rely on high scaled services or platforms. The issue of free speech and scumbag behavior is being wrapped into one, but the free market will create better services if there's a need.
EpisodeE17: Big Tech bans Trump, ramifications for the First Amendment & the open Internet
PodcastAll-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
The hosts discuss the recent deplatforming of President Donald Trump and the Parler app and debate the ethics and implications of tech companies' ability to control speech and censor content.
39:01 - 45:22 (06:20)
Summary
The hosts discuss the recent deplatforming of President Donald Trump and the Parler app and debate the ethics and implications of tech companies' ability to control speech and censor content.
EpisodeE17: Big Tech bans Trump, ramifications for the First Amendment & the open Internet
PodcastAll-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
This podcast episode discusses the standards applied by tech companies and their censorship of free speech online in response to near-term market forces, with insights shared from a legal perspective.
45:23 - 50:42 (05:19)
Summary
This podcast episode discusses the standards applied by tech companies and their censorship of free speech online in response to near-term market forces, with insights shared from a legal perspective.
EpisodeE17: Big Tech bans Trump, ramifications for the First Amendment & the open Internet
PodcastAll-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
Twitter has suspended several accounts with around 60,000 followers in response to the Capitol Hill riots.
50:42 - 55:16 (04:33)
Summary
Twitter has suspended several accounts with around 60,000 followers in response to the Capitol Hill riots. Many of the accounts were deemed to be "useless" or "random", and there is concern that those who have been suspended could become radicalised.
EpisodeE17: Big Tech bans Trump, ramifications for the First Amendment & the open Internet
PodcastAll-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
The first class in law school is usually civil procedure, which teaches students about what court to take a case to.
55:16 - 58:48 (03:32)
Summary
The first class in law school is usually civil procedure, which teaches students about what court to take a case to. It may seem unnecessary, but it's a crucial part of the legal process.
EpisodeE17: Big Tech bans Trump, ramifications for the First Amendment & the open Internet
PodcastAll-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
The host discusses the legal issues surrounding social media platforms and how to create laws that govern them without nationalizing them.
58:48 - 1:08:14 (09:25)
Summary
The host discusses the legal issues surrounding social media platforms and how to create laws that govern them without nationalizing them. There is a debate on whether social media leaders should be held accountable for the Capitol riots.
EpisodeE17: Big Tech bans Trump, ramifications for the First Amendment & the open Internet
PodcastAll-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
The Capitol riot was a result of both genuine Trump supporters and hidden agitators who were there to carry out violence and harm individuals such as shooting Pelosi.
1:08:14 - 1:13:39 (05:25)
Summary
The Capitol riot was a result of both genuine Trump supporters and hidden agitators who were there to carry out violence and harm individuals such as shooting Pelosi.
EpisodeE17: Big Tech bans Trump, ramifications for the First Amendment & the open Internet
PodcastAll-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
The recent deplatforming of Parler sparked a heated conversation among tech industry insiders and conservatives who argue that tech companies operate in the best interests of liberal movements.
1:13:39 - 1:19:34 (05:54)
Summary
The recent deplatforming of Parler sparked a heated conversation among tech industry insiders and conservatives who argue that tech companies operate in the best interests of liberal movements.
EpisodeE17: Big Tech bans Trump, ramifications for the First Amendment & the open Internet
PodcastAll-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
The Electronic Frontier Foundation was the only organization that protested against the monopoly payment processing networks blocking businesses from running.
1:19:34 - 1:25:34 (05:59)
Summary
The Electronic Frontier Foundation was the only organization that protested against the monopoly payment processing networks blocking businesses from running. The concentration of power in the hands of a few individuals with a significant amount of lines of a code base is an impossible task to manage.
EpisodeE17: Big Tech bans Trump, ramifications for the First Amendment & the open Internet
PodcastAll-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
The speaker discusses online rights in the context of the recent social media ban of former President Trump, highlighting the fact that online identity and the right to participate in public conversation can be taken away without explanation by tech monopolies.
1:25:34 - 1:30:15 (04:41)
Summary
The speaker discusses online rights in the context of the recent social media ban of former President Trump, highlighting the fact that online identity and the right to participate in public conversation can be taken away without explanation by tech monopolies.
EpisodeE17: Big Tech bans Trump, ramifications for the First Amendment & the open Internet
PodcastAll-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
The speaker talks about a Parlor post where the title of the person was like the Office of the President's Pardon attorney, and also shares his own story of growing up in Canada after escaping a civil war.
1:30:16 - 1:35:20 (05:03)
Summary
The speaker talks about a Parlor post where the title of the person was like the Office of the President's Pardon attorney, and also shares his own story of growing up in Canada after escaping a civil war.
EpisodeE17: Big Tech bans Trump, ramifications for the First Amendment & the open Internet
PodcastAll-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
The host expresses his sympathy for the people who got caught up in the Capitol riots, but not for those who intended to do harm.
1:35:20 - 1:37:44 (02:23)
Summary
The host expresses his sympathy for the people who got caught up in the Capitol riots, but not for those who intended to do harm. He also suggests listening to the American Constitution podcast and staying vigilant about politicians like Donald Trump, Josh Hawley and Ted Cruz.