Pivot The Twitter DeSaster and the Surgeon General’s Social Media Warning
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May 26, 2023 The discussion kicks off with Meta's antitrust loss requiring the sale of Giphy. A Twitter account tracking Elon Musk’s jet shifts to Ron DeSantis, whose chaotic campaign launch on Twitter Spaces raises eyebrows. The culture wars heat up as schools limit access to Amanda Gorman's poetry and Target pulls Pride merchandise after backlash. The Surgeon General warns of social media's mental health risks for youth. Lastly, there's a playful jab at HBO Max's rebranding and a look at the impact of social platforms on advertising.
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Amanda Gorman Poem Controversy
- A Florida school limited access to Amanda Gorman's poem after a parent complained.
- The parent misidentified the author as Oprah and claimed the poem contained hate speech.
Book Ban Increase
- Book bans, especially targeting LGBTQ+ themes, are increasing.
- A small group of people are filing the majority of complaints.
Book Bans Compared to Nazi Book Burnings
- Current book bans mirror Nazi book burnings, targeting ideologies deemed subversive.
- This is a dangerous trend with potentially dire consequences.