Joining the discussion is San Grewal, Publisher of The Pointer, known for his local investigative journalism. Grewal critiques tech giants like Zuckerberg and Musk, asserting they've worsened accountability in social media. He explores the societal shift as coders replace traditional journalists. The conversation touches on the troubling reduction of fact-checking by Meta and the urgent need for regulations. Additionally, Grewal humorously addresses the Canadian government's changing stance on the carbon tax, tying it into broader generational disconnects and activism.
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Tech Overlords' Limitations
Tech overlords like Zuckerberg and Musk lack humanities and nuanced thinking, prioritizing aggression.
They possess narrow math skills but are not adept at understanding policy or the complexities of publishing.
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Instagram and Child Sexual Abuse Material
Zuckerberg was questioned by Congress regarding Instagram's handling of child sexual abuse material.
Instagram promoted hashtags related to child sexual abuse, facilitating access for potential predators.
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Tech Companies and Publisher Impunity
Tech companies benefit from the Communications Decency Act, avoiding publisher responsibilities.
They desire impunity and lack understanding of publishing's complexities, unlike traditional news outlets.
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Jonathan Taplin's "The End of Reality" delves into the lives and influence of four prominent figures in the tech industry: Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Peter Thiel, and Marc Andreessen. The book explores their backgrounds, motivations, and the profound impact their companies have had on society. Taplin examines the ethical implications of their actions and the potential consequences of unchecked technological advancement. He raises concerns about the concentration of power in the hands of a few and the erosion of democratic values. The book serves as a cautionary tale about the potential dangers of unchecked technological progress and the need for greater regulation and accountability.
Values
Mark Carney
In this book, Mark Carney examines the shortcomings and challenges of the market over the past decade, arguing that these have led to rampant public distrust. He focuses on four major crises: the Global Financial Crisis, the Global Health Crisis, Climate Change, and the 4th Industrial Revolution. Carney proposes tangible action plans for leaders, companies, and countries to transform the value of the market back into the value of humanity. He argues that the world has moved from a market economy to a market society, where everything is valued based on its monetary price, eroding societal values such as solidarity, fairness, responsibility, and sustainability[1][3][4].
Social media is a mess and the tech oligarchs are to blame. San Grewal of The Pointer joins to assess the damage caused when coders replace publishers. Plus, a boomer cell defends us from Trump and the Liberals axe their own tax.
Check out our latest investigation, The Copernic Affair on the Canadaland Investigates feed. Follow The Copernic Affair wherever you get your podcasts: https://canadaland.lnk.to/copernic-affair
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