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The Wright Show

Elon vs Bluesky, Jake Paul vs Tyson, AI vs World Peace (Robert Wright & Paul Bloom)

Nov 20, 2024
In this episode, guest Paul Bloom, a Yale psychology professor and moral thinker, dives into the tumultuous terrain of social media and its effect on discourse. He and Robert Wright discuss the latest buzz around Bluesky and Elon's free speech claims. They also dissect the peculiar spectacle of the Paul-Tyson boxing match and the implications of humiliation in modern culture. On a larger scale, they explore the AI arms race, the geopolitical stakes between the U.S. and China, and how AI is reshaping our society and its values.
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Quick takeaways

  • The rise of Bluesky as an alternative to Twitter highlights users' frustrations with toxicity and ideological biases in social media discourse.
  • Concerns about the military-industrial complex's influence on AI development underscore the urgent need for transparency and ethical considerations in technology.

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The Shift to Blue Sky

Blue Sky is emerging as an alternative social media platform that users are considering in response to dissatisfaction with Twitter. Users, including the speakers, express frustrations regarding the toxicity and perceived biases within Twitter, particularly after the changes brought by Elon Musk. The desire for a potentially more left-leaning and civil discourse has prompted a growing interest in Blue Sky, although concerns about its ideological homogeneity persist. Some users are attempting to replicate their Twitter presence on Blue Sky while grappling with the unique characteristics and user dynamics of the new platform.

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