Pivot Zuckerberg does nothing about Trump, Google’s Incognito is not Incognito?, Amazon bonds and a prediction about 2020 IPOs
Jun 5, 2020
Kara and Scott dive into Zuckerberg's decision to allow Trump to post inflammatory content on Facebook without restrictions. They also discuss a lawsuit alleging Google may be violating privacy laws with its Incognito mode. Listener mail brings up Amazon bonds, alongside a prediction for a strong IPO market in 2020, contrasting innovative companies with traditional sectors. The conversation intertwines tech accountability, corporate finance strategies, and the evolving landscape of the industry, all delivered with insightful commentary and humor.
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Root of Social Unrest
- Scott Galloway initially attributed social unrest to income inequality.
- He now believes it's rooted in racial injustice and historical oppression.
Facebook's Policy on Trump
- Facebook's policy allows Trump's inflammatory posts to remain, sparking employee walkouts.
- Zuckerberg defends this decision but hasn't disclosed the research behind it.
Zuckerberg as Customer Service
- Kara Swisher calls Mark Zuckerberg "the Susan Collins of the internet."
- She criticizes him for acting as Trump's "customer service rep."