Pivot Parody Accounts on Twitter, Peak Layoff Season, and Tech Monopolies
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Nov 8, 2022 
Matt Stoller, Director of Research at the American Economic Liberties Project, joins the discussion on tech's turbulent landscape. They critique Elon Musk’s Twitter parody rules and explore the increasing layoffs in the tech industry, particularly at Meta. Stoller offers a glimmer of hope in the fight against corporate monopolies, emphasizing the need for antitrust reforms. The conversation also touches on the shifting relationships among major tech firms and the implications of these changes for competition and regulatory scrutiny in the market.
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Birthday Mishap
- Scott Galloway had a birthday mishap.
- He tweeted about his birthday a day early after feeling neglected, highlighting aging.
Inconsistent Twitter Policy
- Elon Musk's new Twitter policy suspends accounts impersonating others without a parody label.
- This contradicts his free speech stance, as parody is a key component.
Handling Twitter
- Elon Musk's handling of Twitter has been inconsistent.
- He should have been more thoughtful and measured, especially regarding layoffs and policy changes.