Pivot 2021: Pivot's Year In Review
Dec 28, 2021
Dive into the tumultuous events of 2021, including the Capitol insurrection and its impact on political accountability. Discover how social media grappled with misinformation and political content, particularly after the insurrection. Explore the rise of cryptocurrency, highlighted by Tesla's Bitcoin decisions and El Salvador's bold move. Reflect on the shifting dynamics of remote work and significant labor movements. The speakers share humorous insights on 2021's wild news and look forward to what the next year may bring.
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Mask Refusal
- After the January 6th insurrection, some Congress members refused to wear masks while huddled together.
- Cara Swisher strongly condemns their behavior.
Delayed Action
- Social media platforms' delayed response to harmful content is criticized.
- Stacey Abrams' actions are credited with prompting change after 1,449 days.
Free Speech Platforms
- Cara Swisher's son discusses the existence of free speech platforms.
- He believes in consequences for speech, even on platforms like 8chan or 4chan.