The chapter offers a critical analysis of a recent 60 Minutes segment on the 2020 election and misinformation, examining the role of social media platforms in combatting false information. It scrutinizes the biases and perceived lack of expertise in fact-checking, highlighting concerns about censorship and free speech. The conversation delves into the complexities of combating disinformation and questions the qualifications and motivations of those controlling speech online.
EPISODE #46: Back at it again! This week we have a discussion around "disinformation experts". What makes these people experts, (aside from Mike Solana of course) and why do they only blame misinformation on the right wing? We think you know why. Meta was in the news this past week. From Boomers getting fooled by AI images, to the decision to limit political news ahead of the election season. Ron DeSantis signs a bill to ban social media for kids in Florida. Do you agree? Finally, Sanjana breaks down her piece on Jo Boaler, the woman who dismantled Algebra education in San Francisco.
Featuring Mike Solana, Brandon Gorrell, River Page, Sanjana Friedman
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Welcome Back To The Pod
1:00 - 60 Minutes Story On Misinformation - How Do These People Decide?
17:45 - Meta News: Boomers Fooled By AI & Limiting Political News
29:50 - Ron DeSantis Signs Social Media Ban For Kids Bill - Do You Agree?
43:50 - Quiet On The Set Documentary
48:20 - War On Algebra - CA’s Architect of “Equity-Based Algebra” Accused of Academic Fraud