

E164: Zuck’s Senate apology, Elon's comp package voided, crony capitalism, Reddit IPO, drone attack
346 snips Feb 2, 2024
The hosts kick off with playful banter about the new Apple Vision Pro goggles and recount personal gaming anecdotes. They dive into Zuckerberg's Senate apology and discuss the implications of Section 230 on child safety reforms. A Delaware judge's voiding of Elon Musk's compensation package raises eyebrows about CEO pay. The conversation shifts to Reddit's aspirations for a $5 billion IPO and critiques the dangers of crony capitalism in corporate culture. Lastly, they tackle the risks of drone warfare and the military's failures in accountability.
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Past Moral Panics
- Tipper Gore led a crusade against gangster rap lyrics in the 1990s.
- Judas Priest faced trial in the 1980s for allegedly promoting devil worship through backward-played records.
Social Media's Vulnerability
- Social media's vulnerability to scrutiny stems from its consolidation under a few major players.
- This makes it easier for lawmakers to target them, unlike the more diverse landscape of traditional media.
Age and Product Use
- Physiological differences influence how people of varying ages can handle products like social media.
- Society needs to decide how to classify and regulate electronic products based on these differences.