This Week in Startups Solving our biggest problems, Cerebral’s fast & loose telehealth prescriptions, Jack leaves Twitter Board | E1469
May 26, 2022
The podcast kicks off with a heart-wrenching discussion on a recent school shooting and gun violence crisis in America. Experts ponder the role of technology in preventing child fatalities and explore innovative safety measures. The spotlight then shifts to the mental health startup Cerebral, facing scrutiny from the DOJ over its prescription practices. In breaking news, Jack Dorsey steps down from Twitter's board, prompting reflections on corporate leadership dynamics in the tech world. It's a captivating blend of urgent societal issues and industry insights.
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Stricter Background Checks
- Implement stricter background checks for firearm transfers between private parties.
- Route all transactions through licensed dealers to ensure proper vetting.
School Safety Drones
- An audience member suggested using school safety drones, but Palmer Luckey countered that schools are statistically safe.
- He added that drones wouldn't be effective against determined shooters with AR-15s.
Tech Solutions for Other Causes
- While firearms are now the leading cause of death for children, other causes are being addressed effectively with technology.
- Technologies like computer vision and AI can significantly reduce drowning deaths, for example.
