Rep. Ro Khanna on Social Media, the Capitol Riots

The transcript discusses the events surrounding the Capitol overrun, the role of social media in inciting violence, and the need for regulation and ethical responsibility. It highlights the balance between free speech and safety, reflections from Silicon Valley leaders, and the legislative outlook for digital jobs and consumer safety.

What was the speaker's reaction to the events a year ago?

• Anger towards the government

• Indifference

• Pride in affirming democracy

• Confusion and fear

What criticism is directed towards Facebook regarding its role in inciting violence?

• Promoting only positive content

• Failing to report threats to law enforcement

• Not investing enough in technology

• Over-regulating user content

What is suggested as a necessary step for social media companies to improve public discourse?

• Increasing shareholder profits

• Developing a sense of ethics and responsibility

• Expanding their user base

• Reducing the number of employees

How does the speaker suggest balancing free speech and preventing violence on social media?

• By allowing unrestricted speech

• By implementing strict censorship

• By regulating and monitoring content

• By ignoring online threats

What is the speaker's view on the role of social media in democracy?

• It has no role in democracy

• It should be purely commercial

• It should only focus on entertainment

• It should contribute to a fair public discourse

What is one of the proposed legislative measures for social media regulation?

• An Internet Bill of Rights

• A ban on all social media platforms

• Mandatory government ownership of social media

• Increased taxes on tech companies

What future job market trend is highlighted in the legislative outlook?

• Stagnation in job opportunities

• Increase in manufacturing jobs

• Growth in digital jobs surpassing manufacturing and construction

• Decline in digital jobs