Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar

12/3/22 - Weekly Roundup: Taylor Lorenz, Balenciaga, Blockfi, Twitter Election Interference

Dec 3, 2022

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Taylor Lorenz defends China's lockdowns and is criticized for it. Balenciaga's disturbing child photo shoot sparks controversy and calls for accountability. Twitter's approach to experimentation and Tim Cook's diplomacy skills are discussed. The chapter also includes ads for Purdue Global, Florida Credit Union, Meyer Auto Service, and CuriosityStream's 'Queens of Ancient Egypt' series.

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Quick takeaways

Twitter's interference in elections highlights the need for transparency in regulating misinformation.

Balenciaga faces backlash for using disturbing imagery involving minors, prompting Kim Kardashian to reconsider her association with the brand.

Deep dives

Twitter's Failure in Trust and Safety

Elon Musk acknowledges Twitter's failure in trust and safety, highlighting its interference in elections. He expresses interest in understanding the extent of cooperation between the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Twitter teams regarding banned content and misinformation. This creates anticipation for more transparency in how Twitter regulates and determines what is considered misinformation.

Introduction

2min

Defending China's Zero COVID Policy and Criticizing Western World's Handling

2min

Discussion on Long COVID, Fear, and Authoritarian Policies

4min

Controversy surrounding Balenciaga's disturbing ad campaign

24min

Twitter's Approach to Experimentation, Tim Cook's Diplomacy, and an Ad for CuriosityStream

4min

Krystal and Saagar bring the news about Taylor Lorenz defending China's lockdowns, Balenciaga's Child Photo Shoot, Saagar losing thousands on Blockfi, and Twitter interfering with past elections.

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