03/24/2024: The Right to be Wrong, AMLO, The Race to the Deep Sea
Mar 25, 2024
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Topics covered include the debate on social media platforms moderating content, Mexico's President AMLO's policies and influence, and the international race for deep sea mining. The podcast explores legal challenges on free speech, AMLO's discussions with the U.S., and China's dominance in seabed mining.
Social media faces challenges in moderating content and defining misinformation amid legal disputes.
US risks economic and security consequences by not participating in deep sea mining compared to China's efforts.
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Importance of Addressing Misinformation on Social Media
The podcast delves into the challenges faced by social media platforms in distinguishing between facts, misinformation, and censorship, especially pertaining to free speech on sites like Facebook and Twitter. The discussion revolves around legal disputes on defining misinformation and the implications of content moderation, particularly in the run-up to the 2024 election.
Mexico's President's Influence on Immigration and Border Issues
The episode highlights Mexico's President's significant role in influencing immigration policies and border security, with a focus on addressing the flow of migrants and collaborating with neighboring countries to manage the situation. The President's proposed strategies involve diplomatic negotiations and financial aid to address root causes, emphasizing the importance of mutual cooperation to handle migration.
US Absence in Deep Sea Mining Due to Law of Sea Treaty
The podcast explores the US's absence from deep sea mining opportunities due to the lack of ratification of the Law of the Sea Treaty, contrasting with China's active involvement in pursuing strategic minerals on the ocean floor. The discussion underscores the potential economic and national security implications of China's dominance in underwater mining and the US's limited participation in this critical sector.
The Supreme Court will soon decide whether social media platforms have the right to decide what users can say on their sites. Correspondent Lesley Stahl speaks with: Rep. Jim Jordan, a misinformation researcher, and a former Facebook executive. Charismatic and controversial, Mexico’s President Andrés Manuel López Obrador – known by his initials AMLO – is a popular leftist. He promised to root out corruption and reduce poverty and violent crime. He sits down with Sharyn Alfonsi. The U.S. is conspicuously absent from the international race to explore deep sea mining. Bill Whitaker speaks with former diplomats and military leaders trying to break a Senate logjam, and with others standing firm in their opposition.