E10: Twitter & Facebook botch censorship (again), the publisher vs. distributor debate & more
- Oct 15, 2020
- 1:04:12
- Full Episode
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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
Brief Summary
The episode covers Hunter Biden's email leaks, social media censorship, and implications for Section 230 ahead of the election.
Key points
- Hunter Biden's Laptop Controversy. Emails linked to Hunter Biden raise questions about their impact on the election.
- Social Media Censorship. Twitter and Facebook's decision to block the New York Post sparks debate.
- The Future of Section 230. Experts discuss the potential repeal of Section 230 and its implications for tech companies.
- The Power of Algorithms. The discussion revolves around the influence of algorithms on social media content and user trust.
- Censorship Concerns. Debate on whether social media platforms should make editorial decisions about content.
- The Slippery Slope of Censorship. Exploration of how initial censorship decisions lead to more censorship over time.
Episode highlights
- Hunter Biden's Laptop ControversyEmails linked to Hunter Biden raise questions about their impact on the election.“Hunter Biden loves to smoke crack and has a serious drug problem.”1:53Oct 15, 2020
- Social Media CensorshipTwitter and Facebook's decision to block the New York Post sparks debate.“The literal New York Post was banned by Twitter.”2:50Oct 15, 2020
- The Future of Section 230Experts discuss the potential repeal of Section 230 and its implications for tech companies.“Section 230's days are numbered.”7:22Oct 15, 2020
- The Power of AlgorithmsThe discussion revolves around the influence of algorithms on social media content and user trust.“I want them to be liable and culpable to defend their decisions.”23:13Oct 15, 2020
- Censorship ConcernsDebate on whether social media platforms should make editorial decisions about content.“It creates for me uncertainty and I don't like uncertainty.”31:07Oct 15, 2020
- The Slippery Slope of CensorshipExploration of how initial censorship decisions lead to more censorship over time.“It becomes so easy to keep doing it more and more.”33:03Oct 15, 2020
- Election FatigueThe speakers express their exhaustion with the ongoing election cycle and desire for it to end.“I cannot wait for this election to be over.”44:53Oct 15, 2020
- Trump's Media StrategyDiscussion on how Trump's media approach is becoming exhausting and may lead to his downfall.“What got you here will not get you there.”45:58Oct 15, 2020
