Pivot Apple’s Privacy Changes, Amazon’s Flawed Leave System, and Friend of Pivot Pamela Paul
Oct 26, 2021
Pamela Paul, Editor of the New York Times Book Review and author of "100 Things We’ve Lost to the Internet," joins the discussion. They delve into Amazon’s flawed leave policies that shortchange workers and the ripple effects of Apple’s privacy changes on Big Tech. The conversation also touches on the controversial fallout of Facebook's practices and the societal impacts of the internet during the pandemic. Paul reflects on the nostalgic experiences lost to digital culture, emphasizing the need for a balance between online life and personal connection.
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Facebook's Rough Week
- Facebook is facing a challenging week with numerous negative news stories.
- These stories range from content moderation failures to lobbying issues.
Source of Change at Facebook
- Scott Galloway had previously misjudged the source of change at Facebook.
- He now recognizes that employee dissent, not consumer pressure or federal action, is driving change.
Researchers' Concerns
- Facebook's internal researchers are concerned about the media's focus on issues like teen mental health.
- They believe the more significant problems lie in Facebook's impact on foreign countries, which later spread to the U.S.
