Episode
E10: Twitter & Facebook botch censorship (again), the publisher vs. distributor debate & more
1:04:12
Published: Fri Oct 16 2020
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 Sacks' blog post on Section 230: https://medium.com/craft-ventures/rip-section-230-1112dfad3fac Referenced in the show: NY Post Hunter Biden Story https://nypost.com/2020/10/14/email-reveals-how-hunter-biden-introduced-ukrainian-biz-man-to-dad/ Twitter's explanation for censoring it https://twitter.com/TwitterSafety/status/1316525303930458115 Facebook's explanation for censoring it https://twitter.com/andymstone/status/1316395902479872000 Updated CDC survival rates https://twitter.com/adam_creighton/status/1308652790823051264?s=21 Show Notes: 0:00 The besties catch up on the news 1:29 NY Post Hunter Biden story & censorship by Twitter/Facebook 7:27 What is section 230 & how does it play into the publisher vs. distributor debate 13:23 Distinguishing between publishers & distributors 28:30 Why Twitter & Facebook's actions with the NY Post were a huge blunder & crossed a line, should the laws be rewritten? 37:21 Trump beats COVID, what that means for better treatment options, dueling town halls 46:14 Sacks explains his stance on Prop 13 & Zuckerberg's pro-Prop 15 lobbying 54:34 Thoughts on Amy Coney Barrett & Biden's large lead in the polls
Chapters
The New York Post published a controversial story about Hunter Biden and his connection to a Ukrainian energy company.
00:00 - 07:31 (07:31)
Summary
The New York Post published a controversial story about Hunter Biden and his connection to a Ukrainian energy company. The article was banned by Twitter and flagged by Facebook for potentially violating their policies, with speculation about its source and accuracy continuing.
EpisodeE10: Twitter & Facebook botch censorship (again), the publisher vs. distributor debate & more
PodcastAll-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
The podcast discusses the debate on the need to update laws to reflect the current reality of social media platforms and their content moderation responsibilities.
07:31 - 26:43 (19:11)
Summary
The podcast discusses the debate on the need to update laws to reflect the current reality of social media platforms and their content moderation responsibilities. The discussion also touches on the implications of publisher liability for tech companies that act as both distributors and publishers of user-generated content.
EpisodeE10: Twitter & Facebook botch censorship (again), the publisher vs. distributor debate & more
PodcastAll-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
The episode discusses the slippery slope towards censorship and manipulation of opinion due to algorithm-based feedback loops and anecdotal evidence.
26:43 - 43:20 (16:36)
Summary
The episode discusses the slippery slope towards censorship and manipulation of opinion due to algorithm-based feedback loops and anecdotal evidence. It highlights the need for critical thinking and the reliance on statistics over anecdote to make sound judgments.
EpisodeE10: Twitter & Facebook botch censorship (again), the publisher vs. distributor debate & more
PodcastAll-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
The continuous disrespect towards women and people of color from the Trump administration and interruptions during the presidential debate may lead to losing these voters.
43:20 - 1:02:03 (18:43)
Summary
The continuous disrespect towards women and people of color from the Trump administration and interruptions during the presidential debate may lead to losing these voters. While, Supreme Court battles continue creating a toxic atmosphere, Democrats have proposed an 18-year term instead of lifetime and the billionaires involvement in funding Prop 13 in California further adds to the problem of widening economic inequality.
EpisodeE10: Twitter & Facebook botch censorship (again), the publisher vs. distributor debate & more
PodcastAll-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
The excitement behind building a wall and draining the swamp is losing its appeal and Trump is running out of time to change the polls before the election.
1:02:03 - 1:04:10 (02:07)
Summary
The excitement behind building a wall and draining the swamp is losing its appeal and Trump is running out of time to change the polls before the election. There is speculation if America is ready for the Trump reality show.