It’s interesting that I am to listening to this conversation about the TikTok ban a year later, especially now that there’s an actual effective date. Ironically, everyone’s flocking to another app with a Chinese logo, owned by a Chinese company. It’s a big joke on lawmakers who underestimated human psychology. Mike was spot-on in saying that lawmakers focused too much on highlighting the negative aspects, which, unfortunately, isn’t enough to deter people from the app. Like you all said, they missed a crucial opportunity to push for partial ownership of an app used by over 140 million Americans. What’s even more interesting now is how this situation highlights the broader conversation about data privacy, global tech regulation and content moderation (the thin line between silencing opinions/facts and protecting folks using the app). As TikTok continues to adapt (with ByteDance reportedly considering selling to Elon Musk), it raises questions about how much influence governments can realistically exert over global platforms. I’d love to hear your thoughts on how the landscape has evolved since your last discussion. Maybe it’s time for a follow-up episode? PS: Congratulations Mike and Mamuna on your homes! (I am guessing you both have closed by now) 🎊🎉
It’s interesting that I am to listening to this conversation about the TikTok ban a year later, especially now that there’s an actual effective date. Ironically, everyone’s flocking to another app with a Chinese logo, owned by a Chinese company. It’s a big joke on lawmakers who underestimated human psychology. Mike was spot-on in saying that lawmakers focused too much on highlighting the negative aspects, which, unfortunately, isn’t enough to deter people from the app. Like you all said, they missed a crucial opportunity to push for partial ownership of an app used by over 140 million Americans.
What’s even more interesting now is how this situation highlights the broader conversation about data privacy, global tech regulation and content moderation (the thin line between silencing opinions/facts and protecting folks using the app). As TikTok continues to adapt (with ByteDance reportedly considering selling to Elon Musk), it raises questions about how much influence governments can realistically exert over global platforms.
I’d love to hear your thoughts on how the landscape has evolved since your last discussion. Maybe it’s time for a follow-up episode?
PS: Congratulations Mike and Mamuna on your homes! (I am guessing you both have closed by now) 🎊🎉