All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg E10: Twitter & Facebook botch censorship (again), the publisher vs. distributor debate & more
Oct 16, 2020
The crew dives deep into the scorching topic of social media censorship, spotlighting the controversial Hunter Biden story and its aftermath. They explore the fraught dynamics between content publishers and distributors on platforms like Twitter and Facebook, questioning their roles in shaping public discourse. The conversation also turns to the implications of Trump’s health and its media portrayal, and they tackle the complex debates surrounding Proposition 13 and judicial appointments. It's a whirlwind of current events and sharp insights.
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Hunter Biden Laptop Story
- The New York Post published a story about Hunter Biden's laptop.
- Social media platforms censored it, sparking controversy.
Sacks on NY Post Story
- David Sacks believes the New York Post story lacks journalistic integrity.
- He thinks the story would have been debunked without platform intervention.
Platform Bias
- Chamath Palihapitiya argues that platforms' censorship reinforces the belief that they are biased.
- This erodes trust and fuels calls for Section 230 repeal.