Episode
E4: Politicizing the pandemic, Police reform, Biden's ideal VP, Twitter vs. Facebook on free speech & more with David Sacks & David Friedberg
1:18:50
Published: Sat Jun 20 2020
Description
Follow @chamath: https://twitter.com/chamath Follow @jason: https://twitter.com/Jason https://linktr.ee/calacanis 0:01 Jason checks in on Chamath, Sacks & Friedberg, opening up their social circles, outdoor activities & more 9:31 Issues with politicizing matters of public health, deaths decreasing while new cases spike, masks, lockdowns & more 20:56 Viral videos, doxxing bad behavior & cancel culture 25:39 Reforming law enforcement, separating police from the military, changing police incentives 36:42 Are public unions too powerful? How a lack of leadership has led us here 41:49 Facebook vs. Twitter on free speech, Zuckerberg's relationship with Peter Thiel, valuing comfort over freedom of expression 59:24 John Bolton's book controversy 1:03:14 Movements in the COVID vaccine space 1:07:38 Trump vs. Biden: Who has the upper hand? 1:14:24 Who should Biden pick as VP?
Chapters
The fatality rate for relatively healthy people under 50 without risk factors is significantly lower than those over 60 or with risk factors.
00:00 - 02:58 (02:58)
Summary
The fatality rate for relatively healthy people under 50 without risk factors is significantly lower than those over 60 or with risk factors. While being cautious, individuals are starting to re-engage in social behaviors with friends due to the low risk of transmission in some areas.
EpisodeE4: Politicizing the pandemic, Police reform, Biden's ideal VP, Twitter vs. Facebook on free speech & more with David Sacks & David Friedberg
PodcastAll-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
Despite being touted as a safer alternative to indoor dining, the configuration of some outdoor restaurants may still pose risks to patrons.
02:59 - 08:01 (05:02)
Summary
Despite being touted as a safer alternative to indoor dining, the configuration of some outdoor restaurants may still pose risks to patrons. Public health officials are hesitant to address these concerns for fear of promoting risky behavior.
EpisodeE4: Politicizing the pandemic, Police reform, Biden's ideal VP, Twitter vs. Facebook on free speech & more with David Sacks & David Friedberg
PodcastAll-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
The speaker believes that while he is not an expert on politics, he thinks the lockdowns were unreasonable, but not followed.
08:02 - 17:27 (09:25)
Summary
The speaker believes that while he is not an expert on politics, he thinks the lockdowns were unreasonable, but not followed. He thinks the right policies to end lockdowns are to wear masks, but politicians are viewing masks as a political statement rather than a public health issue.
EpisodeE4: Politicizing the pandemic, Police reform, Biden's ideal VP, Twitter vs. Facebook on free speech & more with David Sacks & David Friedberg
PodcastAll-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
The need to address the consequences of not wearing masks, as well as the negative outcomes of falsely identifying people, specifically law enforcement officers, was discussed.
17:27 - 23:17 (05:49)
Summary
The need to address the consequences of not wearing masks, as well as the negative outcomes of falsely identifying people, specifically law enforcement officers, was discussed. There was emphasis on the importance of having good hygiene when it comes to wearing masks.
EpisodeE4: Politicizing the pandemic, Police reform, Biden's ideal VP, Twitter vs. Facebook on free speech & more with David Sacks & David Friedberg
PodcastAll-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
The discussion revolves around police brutality in the US and gun control laws.
23:17 - 30:17 (06:59)
Summary
The discussion revolves around police brutality in the US and gun control laws. The conversation highlights the need for better psychological training for police personnel and advises caution when doxxing someone without proper information.
EpisodeE4: Politicizing the pandemic, Police reform, Biden's ideal VP, Twitter vs. Facebook on free speech & more with David Sacks & David Friedberg
PodcastAll-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
The guest suggests that we need a new class of police officer that is not only trained to deal with the bad stuff but has a master's degree in social work or psychology and is more like a Jedi Knight.
30:17 - 39:59 (09:42)
Summary
The guest suggests that we need a new class of police officer that is not only trained to deal with the bad stuff but has a master's degree in social work or psychology and is more like a Jedi Knight.
EpisodeE4: Politicizing the pandemic, Police reform, Biden's ideal VP, Twitter vs. Facebook on free speech & more with David Sacks & David Friedberg
PodcastAll-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
This episode discusses the cultural differences between Facebook and Twitter users and explores the political implications of Facebook's group features and algorithm.
39:59 - 48:22 (08:22)
Summary
This episode discusses the cultural differences between Facebook and Twitter users and explores the political implications of Facebook's group features and algorithm. The guest also shares his opinion on the only scalable solution to self-police content on social media platforms.
EpisodeE4: Politicizing the pandemic, Police reform, Biden's ideal VP, Twitter vs. Facebook on free speech & more with David Sacks & David Friedberg
PodcastAll-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
The speaker discusses the current issue with content moderation and how it causes problems for people to consume their information, construct their worldview and makes them feel cornered.
48:22 - 59:35 (11:13)
Summary
The speaker discusses the current issue with content moderation and how it causes problems for people to consume their information, construct their worldview and makes them feel cornered. The speaker also mentions how companies that don't flag controversial tweets or take action on harmful content will eventually get overtaxed or broken up.
EpisodeE4: Politicizing the pandemic, Police reform, Biden's ideal VP, Twitter vs. Facebook on free speech & more with David Sacks & David Friedberg
PodcastAll-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
The French and German government invested in promising vaccine candidates, but the speaker is unsure of the specific sponsor.
59:35 - 1:09:03 (09:27)
Summary
The French and German government invested in promising vaccine candidates, but the speaker is unsure of the specific sponsor. They express low expectations for the vaccine's effectiveness, comparing it to flu vaccines which are 50-60% effective.
EpisodeE4: Politicizing the pandemic, Police reform, Biden's ideal VP, Twitter vs. Facebook on free speech & more with David Sacks & David Friedberg
PodcastAll-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
The right VP candidate could help Joe Biden's chances, but ultimately voter suppression may play an important role in the upcoming election.
1:09:03 - 1:15:38 (06:35)
Summary
The right VP candidate could help Joe Biden's chances, but ultimately voter suppression may play an important role in the upcoming election.
EpisodeE4: Politicizing the pandemic, Police reform, Biden's ideal VP, Twitter vs. Facebook on free speech & more with David Sacks & David Friedberg
PodcastAll-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
Picking a celebrity candidate such as Oprah or George Clooney may pose challenges in appealing to the blue-collar and rural vote and facing the intense scrutiny and criticism that politicians in the United States face regularly.
1:15:39 - 1:18:48 (03:09)
Summary
Picking a celebrity candidate such as Oprah or George Clooney may pose challenges in appealing to the blue-collar and rural vote and facing the intense scrutiny and criticism that politicians in the United States face regularly. They may not be used to having a "glass jaw" and enduring public criticism.