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    #450: Leave Section 230 Alone: Alex Winter and The YouTube Effect

    August 10th, 2023 · 62 minutes

    Documentarian Alex Winter visits the show to discuss his history with Usenet and Napster, and his new documentary The YouTube Effect. The film covers the history of the platform and its transformation into a massive vector of disinformation. Our conversation goes through that and much more, including the future of Section 230, and the media’s focus on TikTok and Facebook over YouTube.

    Guest Starring: Alex Winter

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    Links and Show Notes

    Alex Winter's 'The YouTube Effect' Says Video Site is a Danger - Variety
    The YouTube Effect | Documentary | Official Trailer - YouTube
    Biljana Electronica: Fans Divided on ‘Planet of the Bass’ Recasts – Rolling Stone
    ‘Planet of the Bass,’ Kyle Gordon’s Viral Parody, Explained