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Supreme Court and Social Media, Cybertruck Troubles, and Guest Matt Mullenweg

Oct 24, 2023
01:17:19
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Guest Matt Mullenweg, CEO of Automattic, reveals his company's latest acquisition. Topics discussed include: controversial figure's alleged involvement in heinous crimes, government censorship on social media & free speech, taking a stand on political issues, acquisition of text T-E-X-T-S.com by Automattic, prioritizing word of mouth and the role of big tech companies in messaging.
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Quick takeaways

  • CEOs and companies face challenges when addressing sensitive issues to avoid silencing dissenting views.
  • Verified users need to exercise caution and verify information before posting to prevent spreading misinformation.

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Web Summit CEO Patty Cosgrave steps down

Patty Cosgrave, CEO of Web Summit, has announced his resignation following backlash over his comments accusing Israel of committing war crimes. However, as the majority shareholder with 82% ownership, Cosgrave's resignation is seen as largely symbolic and he remains in control of the company.

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