Episode
Part Three: Mark Zuckerberg: The Worst Person of the 21st Century (So Far)
1:06:09
Published: Thu Jan 17 2019
Description
In Part Three, Robert is joined again by Maggie Mae Fish and Jamie Loftus to continue discussing Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook and fake news. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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In the podcast “Behind the Bastards,” journalist Robert Evans explores the mysterious, still-unsolved murders of three Miami radio journalists and the hints of a larger conspiracy.
00:00 - 01:23 (01:23)
Summary
In the podcast “Behind the Bastards,” journalist Robert Evans explores the mysterious, still-unsolved murders of three Miami radio journalists and the hints of a larger conspiracy. Listen for clues and untold stories on Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, or whichever platform you prefer.
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Summary
The worry that consolidated social media sites like Facebook would swallow up small and unique websites, like Walmart and Target swallowing up family-owned businesses, resulted in the internet becoming a platform for the spread of misinformation and bullshit.
EpisodePart Three: Mark Zuckerberg: The Worst Person of the 21st Century (So Far)
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The hosts discuss the use of the term "boofing" by Brett Kavanaugh and how it has been portrayed negatively due to its association with him, despite being a term used for harmless activities in the past.
05:08 - 07:07 (01:58)
Summary
The hosts discuss the use of the term "boofing" by Brett Kavanaugh and how it has been portrayed negatively due to its association with him, despite being a term used for harmless activities in the past.
EpisodePart Three: Mark Zuckerberg: The Worst Person of the 21st Century (So Far)
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The speaker reminisces about the time they received extra money to create quality videos, but also discuss the downside of branded content when a lack of transparency leads to issues with payment and ownership.
07:07 - 09:28 (02:21)
Summary
The speaker reminisces about the time they received extra money to create quality videos, but also discuss the downside of branded content when a lack of transparency leads to issues with payment and ownership.
EpisodePart Three: Mark Zuckerberg: The Worst Person of the 21st Century (So Far)
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Facebook admitted in 2016 that it overestimated the amount of time people spent watching videos on its platform due to counting any video views longer than three seconds.
09:28 - 13:47 (04:19)
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Facebook admitted in 2016 that it overestimated the amount of time people spent watching videos on its platform due to counting any video views longer than three seconds. This led to inflated metrics for content creators and potentially misled advertisers.
EpisodePart Three: Mark Zuckerberg: The Worst Person of the 21st Century (So Far)
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The de-emphasis and limitation of content from brands on social media platforms, particularly Facebook, have contributed to the collapse of digital media.
13:47 - 19:23 (05:35)
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The de-emphasis and limitation of content from brands on social media platforms, particularly Facebook, have contributed to the collapse of digital media. Additionally, the use of troll accounts to spread content and fuel arguments complicated matters further.
EpisodePart Three: Mark Zuckerberg: The Worst Person of the 21st Century (So Far)
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The speaker recounts a story about getting sick at a product showcase, vomiting in front of a hotel, and being asked by a cab driver if he saw the king.
19:23 - 23:55 (04:31)
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The speaker recounts a story about getting sick at a product showcase, vomiting in front of a hotel, and being asked by a cab driver if he saw the king. The speaker then describes Koh Tao and the presence of an expensive-looking dog that looks like a mop at a hotel where the king supposedly stays.
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23:55 - 30:41 (06:45)
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EpisodePart Three: Mark Zuckerberg: The Worst Person of the 21st Century (So Far)
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The CEO of Facebook explains why the platform doesn't remove hateful or offensive content despite the harm it can cause, saying it's important to accept that people make mistakes when speaking publicly.
30:41 - 35:54 (05:13)
Summary
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Facebook's internal guide for content moderators has been leaked, revealing their stance on regulating dangerous content.
35:54 - 38:42 (02:48)
Summary
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EpisodePart Three: Mark Zuckerberg: The Worst Person of the 21st Century (So Far)
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The hosts joke about the American attitude towards sex and violence, suggesting that the phrase "violence?
38:42 - 39:33 (00:50)
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The hosts joke about the American attitude towards sex and violence, suggesting that the phrase "violence? yes, sex? no" should be on a t-shirt with Mark Zuckerberg's face. They also mention donating money to local sex workers and sample some Doritos.
EpisodePart Three: Mark Zuckerberg: The Worst Person of the 21st Century (So Far)
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Koh Tao and the Philippines demonstrate the dangers of social media when introduced to countries without proper regulation.
39:37 - 42:46 (03:09)
Summary
Koh Tao and the Philippines demonstrate the dangers of social media when introduced to countries without proper regulation. Facebook has facilitated political violence and given a voice to individuals with harmful intentions.
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The 21st century has seen arrogant people making decisions based on little evidence that have affected millions of lives globally such as with the case of the lack of understanding of cultures and languages leading to the spread of propaganda and other negative implications.
42:46 - 48:08 (05:21)
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The podcast host criticizes a charity for potentially being a perpetual money machine for the founder and his family, instead of truly helping those in need, and wonders about the issues that arise when power and money mix.
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The speaker expresses uncertainty and acknowledges that there are certain things that cannot be known for certain.
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