Pivot Mark Zuckerberg the free speech jester, and Marc Benioff the class traitor
Oct 23, 2019
Kara and Scott dive into the intriguing world of tech and social issues, discussing the decline in elite M.B.A. applicants and the contrasting views on free speech between China and the U.S. They tackle Amazon’s ambitious healthcare moves and explore the responsibilities of tech giants like Facebook and their CEOs. With humor, they address the challenges of business education and the influence of billionaire 'class traders' on social change, all while connecting with an engaged audience at Stanford.
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Business School: Worth It?
- Consider business school if you are elite, aimless, and can get a scholarship.
- Otherwise, the rising costs outweigh the benefits if you aren't going to a top school.
Zuckerberg's Free Speech Stance
- Mark Zuckerberg's free speech arguments are simplistic and un-nuanced.
- He presents a false dilemma between free speech and Chinese-style censorship.
Countering Chinese Censorship
- CEOs and leaders should unite and publicly support freedom of expression.
- Collective action can counter Chinese censorship pressure.