Pod Save America “How Mark Zucked America.”
Oct 26, 2021
Facebook is under serious scrutiny as whistleblowers reveal its dangerous internal practices. The link between January 6th and organized political movements raises chilling questions about accountability and misinformation. Andrew Yang discusses the Forward Party's mission to strengthen democracy amid rising authoritarianism. Meanwhile, the hosts engage in witty banter, navigating the complexities of political polarization, advocating for reforms like ranked choice voting, and emphasizing the importance of bridging the political divide.
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Facebook's Priorities
- Facebook faces criticism for prioritizing profits over safety and honest discourse.
- Internal documents reveal extensive employee concerns and debates regarding the platform's harmful effects.
Naming the Consortium
- Journalists covering the Facebook leaks debated the name for their consortium, rejecting "The Facebook Files" due to Wall Street Journal branding.
- Casey Newton humorously suggested calling it "The Leftovers."
Facebook's Inaction
- Facebook understands its problems and possesses tools to mitigate extremism but chooses not to fully utilize them.
- Mark Zuckerberg prioritizes financial considerations and fears accusations of liberal bias.