Pivot "It's not a meritocracy, it's a mirror-tocracy"
Apr 5, 2019
Kara and Scott dive into the fallout from recent Facebook controversies, including Zuckerberg's surprising call for regulation. They critique YouTube's lax approach to toxic content. A special guest discusses Nipsey Hussle's tech contributions and the role of affluent Black celebrities in entrepreneurship. In a humorous twist, Elon Musk's rap about Harambe makes an appearance. Meanwhile, Patagonia stands firm against tech-bros and takes a stand for sustainability. The talk wraps up with predictions for Lyft and Amazon's future.
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Facebook's Scandal Fatigue
- Facebook's frequent scandals create a numbing effect, similar to Donald Trump's controversies.
- The constant stream of outrageous news makes people less sensitive to each individual issue.
Facebook's Strategies of Delay and Obfuscation
- Facebook uses delay and obfuscation as key strategies. They use PR to distract from real issues and manipulate public perception.
Facebook's Hacker Mentality
- Facebook's "hacker mentality" prioritizes growth and engagement over security and privacy. This culture fosters negligence towards user data.