E17: Big Tech bans Trump, ramifications for the First Amendment & the open Internet
- Jan 10, 2021
- 1:37:47
- Full Episode
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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
Brief Summary
The episode discusses political upheaval, free speech implications, and the consequences of Trump's actions post-Capitol riot.
Key points
- David's Political Identity. David shares his nuanced views on politics and being labeled a 'Trump guy.'
- The State of American Democracy. A deep dive into the failures of American democracy and the need for reconciliation.
- The Insurrection Debate. A discussion on whether the events were a coup or a riot.
- Threat Inflation. Exploring how language around political events is escalating.
- Power Dynamics in Tech. Analyzing the influence of tech companies on public discourse.
- The Digital Town Square. The shift from diverse town squares to tech monopolies has impacted free speech rights.
Episode highlights
- David's Political IdentityDavid shares his nuanced views on politics and being labeled a 'Trump guy.'“I just don't like being labeled a certain way.”3:48Jan 10, 2021
- The State of American DemocracyA deep dive into the failures of American democracy and the need for reconciliation.“The biggest political failure of 2020 is the institute of American democracy.”18:25Jan 10, 2021
- The Insurrection DebateA discussion on whether the events were a coup or a riot.“It was a rebellion against authority.”24:32Jan 10, 2021
- Threat InflationExploring how language around political events is escalating.“There is a type of inflation happening.”25:18Jan 10, 2021
- Power Dynamics in TechAnalyzing the influence of tech companies on public discourse.“The biggest power grab in history has happened.”33:20Jan 10, 2021
- The Digital Town SquareThe shift from diverse town squares to tech monopolies has impacted free speech rights.“Our free speech rights got digitized.”46:41Jan 10, 2021
- Censorship ConsequencesCensorship begins with popular figures and can turn against anyone.“Censorship always starts as something you like.”52:21Jan 10, 2021
- New Year's Eve RiotA rave in downtown LA gets shut down, leading to chaos and a riot.“We rioted and so everyone left the rave.”1:07:56Jan 10, 2021
