Pivot Does social media cause terrorism?
Mar 22, 2019
The hosts dive deep into the troubling relationship between social media and terrorism, with a focus on violence against the Muslim community in New Zealand. They scrutinize the college admissions scandal, spotlighting how exclusivity traps the middle class. Jokingly, Scott gushes over his man-crush while making bold predictions about the next Democratic nominee. The conversation blends humor with critical insights into digital security, political discourse, and the implications of impulsive buying driven by social media ads.
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Social Media's Role in Terrorism
- Social media played a major role in the New Zealand terrorist attack, raising questions about platforms' responsibility.
- Germany's stricter approach to content moderation, holding platforms liable, may be a model for other countries.
Blocking Hate Speech
- Social media platforms should actively block white supremacist content like they do with ISIS propaganda.
- Making a firm decision against hosting such hate speech could mitigate its spread and harmful effects.
College Admissions Scandal and Inequality
- Income inequality creates a need for self-correction, sometimes through revolution.
- The college admissions scandal exposes how the wealthy exploit the system, disadvantaging the middle class.