Episode 148 — Facebook Fatigue
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68 min
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2 min
Topics
Science & Discovery, Books & Authors
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What It Covers
Ben and James analyze Facebook's congressional hearings, examining Cambridge Analytica, data privacy violations, Russian election interference, fake news, filter bubbles, and monopoly concerns while discussing regulatory approaches.
Notable Moment
Ben reveals his growing support for accepting Facebook as a regulated utility rather than pursuing breakup, comparing digital platforms to tall jungle trees that should be regulated while allowing smaller businesses to thrive underneath.
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