PBD Podcast Fauci Gets a C- | PBD Podcast | EP 41
Feb 18, 2021
The hosts dive into the controversial leadership of Dr. Anthony Fauci during the pandemic, discussing public trust and the financial motives of vaccine companies. They tackle the intense rivalry between Facebook and Apple regarding privacy, sharing humorous insights along the way. The conversation shifts to the implications of synthetic meat, with public figures like Bill Gates influencing perceptions on dietary changes. Finally, they address student debt and the responsibilities of philanthropy, linking these themes to broader societal impacts.
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Conflicting Visions
- Facebook prioritizes capturing user attention and monetizing data across platforms.
- Apple focuses on user privacy and a hardware-centric ecosystem.
Apple's Privacy Change
- Facebook's advertising identifier will require user permission for tracking on Apple devices.
- This change impacts Facebook's ability to collect data and target ads.
Revenue Models and Data Privacy
- Apple's primary revenue comes from hardware sales, not data monetization.
- Facebook relies heavily on advertising revenue, incentivizing data collection.