E59: Twitter's content warning algo, equity audits, politicians trading stocks, Fed's next move
- Dec 17, 2021
- 1:28:27
- Full Episode
0:00 Bestie Intro: Sweater update, NYC stories 8:30 Sacks got flagged on Twitter, theorizing on Twitter's content warning algorithm 14:37 "Racial equity audits" with product-level consequences might be coming to Big Tech 27:37 Elizabeth Warren vs. Elon on Twitter, birth of "Senator Karen," understanding where the Fed can go from here 42:56 Omicron spreading rapidly in NYC, but deaths are still relatively flat, anticipating the quality of life split for blue/red states going forward 53:02 Jeremy Strong's New Yorker profile and backlash, politicians trading stocks 1:08:57 Future of mRNA technology 1:15:39 SF Mayor London Breed's speech on increasing law enforcement: is she the right person to turn the ship around?
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Brief Summary
Guests discuss sweaters, COVID-19 impacts, racial equity audits, mRNA technology, and crime in San Francisco.
Key points
- Sweater Spending Confession. A humorous discussion about the absurdity of expensive sweaters.
- Interesting Content Labeling. A discussion on how being interesting on social media can lead to being flagged.
- The Debate on Equity. A discussion on the implications of equity audits and their potential misuse in corporate America.
- Elon Musk vs. Elizabeth Warren. Elon Musk responds to Elizabeth Warren's tax criticism with a sharp retort about his tax payments.
- The Inflationary Environment. The conversation shifts to the hyperinflationary environment and the implications for government spending.
- Children's Cognitive Decline. A shocking study reveals a 22 IQ point drop in children born during the pandemic.
Episode highlights
- Sweater Spending ConfessionA humorous discussion about the absurdity of expensive sweaters.“I'm not comfortable spending three thousand dollars on a sweater.”1:33Dec 17, 2021
- Interesting Content LabelingA discussion on how being interesting on social media can lead to being flagged.“If you're too interesting, you get labeled.”14:15Dec 17, 2021
- The Debate on EquityA discussion on the implications of equity audits and their potential misuse in corporate America.“Whenever you hear equity used by a politician, it usually means there's a power grab involved.”19:51Dec 17, 2021
- Elon Musk vs. Elizabeth WarrenElon Musk responds to Elizabeth Warren's tax criticism with a sharp retort about his tax payments.“I pay more taxes than any American in history this year.”28:07Dec 17, 2021
- The Inflationary EnvironmentThe conversation shifts to the hyperinflationary environment and the implications for government spending.“We're in a hyperinflationary environment and here comes this bill that the CBO says would cost five trillion dollars.”31:49Dec 17, 2021
- Children's Cognitive DeclineA shocking study reveals a 22 IQ point drop in children born during the pandemic.“Children born during the pandemic have experienced a catastrophic drop in cognitive development.”40:47Dec 17, 2021
- Divergence in American LifeA discussion on how responses to COVID-19 are creating two different Americas.“We're starting to see a real divergence in American life.”50:42Dec 17, 2021
- Aaron Sorkin's Praise for TalentAaron Sorkin praises an incredible talent, comparing him to Dustin Hoffman.“This guy is as good as Dustin Hoffman.”55:07Dec 17, 2021
