On with Kara Swisher AOC on Trump vs. Biden, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Tech, Gaza & More
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Jun 6, 2024 Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the progressive congresswoman from the Bronx, shares her insights on pressing political topics. She discusses her bill against nonconsensual deepfake pornography and her stance on the TikTok ban. AOC reflects on her confrontations with Marjorie Taylor Greene and her views on the upcoming Trump vs. Biden election. The conversation dives into the tech landscape's effect on democracy, youth disillusionment, and the importance of solidarity among marginalized groups in today's political climate.
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Tech, Inequality, and Status Quo
- Tech's concentration of money and power overlaps with existing inequalities, entrenching the status quo.
- This is evident in how tech automates these systems, furthering disparity.
Generational Views on Tech
- AOC contrasts Gen Z's tech experience with millennials', noting that millennials saw tech CEOs as peers.
- This fostered social acceptance, unlike Gen Z, who largely can't name TikTok's CEO, reflecting changing perceptions.
Elon Musk's Transparency and Ego
- AOC views Elon Musk as more honest about his motivations than other CEOs, who mask decisions as objective.
- She believes Musk's actions, like with Twitter, are driven by ego and personal validation.