Read the book “Careless People” if you have a chance - according to the book, social media companies figured out they have real leverage with politicians since they can influence elections. As a result they are actively pushing for far right candidates to reduce their own taxation and regulation.

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prepend 2 hours ago | parent | next [-]

That book was so lame and the author leaves out how she profited millions and then only complained after she was fired.

Its also funny how they “discovered” they were influencing elections after they influenced the 2008 and 2012 elections.

How did the author not know this when she sought out and joined the company in like 2013!

The parts about playing Settlers of Catan with Zuckerberg was funny. I wonder what his side of the story was and if people were really letting him win.

	▲	lokar an hour ago \| parent [-]
		I thought she discussed her pay/stock, what a big deal it was to her and how that affected her decisions very openly.

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Zigurd 3 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

I don't think this accelerationism/fascism hobby of many tech bros is going to age well.