E8: TikTok + Oracle, how privacy loss will impact society, economy & COVID outlooks for 2021
- Sep 18, 2020
- 1:24:27
- Full Episode
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Articles referenced in the show: America Needs to Lock Down Again: https://www.foreignaffairs.com/articles/united-states/2020-09-16/coronavirus-america-needs-lock-down-again A Taxonomy of Fear: https://www.persuasion.community/p/a-taxonomy-of-fear NuScale Power Article: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200828005299/en/NuScale-Power-Makes-History-as-the-First-Ever-Small-Modular-Reactor-to-Receive-U.S.-Nuclear-Regulatory-Commission-Design-Approval Running Tide Article: https://www.fastcompany.com/90548820/forget-planting-trees-this-company-is-making-carbon-offsets-by-putting-seaweed-on-the-ocean-floor
Show Notes: 0:00 The besties talk about the bestie reunion mishap, the Code 13 story & more 5:42 TikTok + Oracle, is the escalation between China & US a slippery slope, security threats created by modern software 15:01 What’s the bigger picture of the TikTok debate, what policy could be enacted 20:13 The emerging market for guaranteed privacy & how this impacts society 27:43 State of the US economy, is there a permanent unemployed class & could there be a second wave of lockdowns? 37:44 COVID outlooks for 2021 & beyond, innovations in rapid testing 46:22 Trump’s COVID response, Trump vs. Biden, shrinking impact of the executive branch 55:11 California wildfires, politicization of global warming, financial incentives to solving climate change 1:08:28 Practical ways to impact global warming & the carbon crisis 1:11:57 Sacks on A Taxonomy of Fear by Emily Yoffe, Safety-ism & contamination by association 1:18:58 Could Trump being re-elected eliminate the two-party system?
Brief Summary
The episode discusses COVID-19's economic impact, TikTok's potential ban, and the political landscape ahead of the election.
Key points
- Code 13 Incident. A humorous story about a pool mishap at a luxury hotel involving children.
- TikTok's Future in the U.S.. Discussion on the potential ban of TikTok and its implications for data security.
- Hyper Transparency and Privacy. A discussion on the implications of technology leading to a world of hyper transparency.
- Permanent Unemployment Class. Exploring the potential for a permanent unemployed class due to economic shifts.
- The Future of Lockdowns. Debate on whether a second lockdown is feasible or supported by the public.
- The Impact of Coronavirus on Society. How the pandemic has changed societal behavior and expectations.
Episode highlights
- Code 13 IncidentA humorous story about a pool mishap at a luxury hotel involving children.“Code 13 means a kid crapped in the pool!”3:37Sep 18, 2020
- TikTok's Future in the U.S.Discussion on the potential ban of TikTok and its implications for data security.“Tick Tock is on the verge of being banned from additional US downloads.”5:42Sep 18, 2020
- Hyper Transparency and PrivacyA discussion on the implications of technology leading to a world of hyper transparency.“I think it makes the world a much shittier place because it robs us of our independence.”23:33Sep 18, 2020
- Permanent Unemployment ClassExploring the potential for a permanent unemployed class due to economic shifts.“I don't think that this idea that there's a permanent unemployment class sticks around.”31:02Sep 18, 2020
- The Future of LockdownsDebate on whether a second lockdown is feasible or supported by the public.“There's not going to be a second lockdown; it doesn't make any sense.”33:30Sep 18, 2020
- The Impact of Coronavirus on SocietyHow the pandemic has changed societal behavior and expectations.“We're going forward into a different world where we operate differently.”38:51Sep 18, 2020
- The Future of WorkThe shift to flexible work arrangements may become permanent post-pandemic.“Offices will become more like co-working spaces.”45:53Sep 18, 2020
- Wildfires and Climate ChangeThe debate over California's wildfires highlights the need for better forest management.“It's a significant problem, but it's both climate change and forest management.”56:27Sep 18, 2020
