The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 1628 - Elon Exposes Twitter, And It’s Ugly As Hell
Dec 12, 2022
Delve into the murky waters of Twitter's content moderation, revealing how political biases shape public discourse. Discussions explore the fallout from the Trump ban and the challenges faced during the 2020 elections. There's a spotlight on the internal struggles over transparency and power dynamics influencing decisions. Explore the cultural implications of social media, including how it impacts public perceptions of COVID-19 and tensions over vaccine mandates. Finally, examine the disconnect between artistic endeavors and audience values in today’s society.
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Twitter Files Release
- Elon Musk revealed Twitter files via Matt Taibbi and Michael Schellenberger.
- These exposed internal decisions and biases regarding content moderation.
Biased Decision-Making
- Twitter's decision-making process for banning Trump was ad-hoc and politically motivated.
- Executives struggled with applying existing policies to their desired outcomes.
Targeting Trump
- Twitter executives sought to create a special policy to ban Trump, distinct from other political leaders.
- This reveals a targeted effort to silence him, disregarding free speech implications.
