The chapter covers Ron DeSantis' ban on social media for individuals under 14, requiring parental consent for 14-15 year olds, focusing on sites with explicit or violent content. It also delves into UK laws on age-gating pornography, discussing the influence of growing Muslim population and radical feminist movements, highlighting challenges in regulating access to explicit content. Additionally, it explores the impact of social media on young people, advocating for restrictions due to risks like exposure to inappropriate content, interaction with adults, and the potential negative consequences of early exposure to a heavily interconnected digital space.
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