Niall Ferguson on Facebook's role in the rise of Donald Trump

The transcript discusses the power dynamics in Silicon Valley and the realization of their responsibilities. It highlights the political preferences of Silicon Valley leaders and their shock at the 2016 election outcome. The role of social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter in the election is examined, emphasizing how they were used by the Trump campaign to secure victory. The discussion concludes with the significant impact of social media on American political history.

What was the financial disparity between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump in terms of advertising?

In what way does the speaker argue that social media changed the outcome of the election?