Modern Wisdom #797 - Mike Solana - TikTok Ban, Media War & The Corruption Of College
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Jun 15, 2024 
Mike Solana, Vice President at Founders Fund and Editor-in-Chief at Pirate Wires, dives into America’s chaotic media landscape. He critiques the controversial app 'Fly Me Out,' highlighting societal shifts in modern dating. Solana discusses the growing distrust in both independent and mainstream media, the rise of memetic warfare in online discourse, and taboos around sensitive topics like race in academia. He also shares insights on the potential TikTok ban's impact on U.S.-China relations and speculates on the upcoming Biden-Trump debate.
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Platform Differences
- Mike Solana noticed increased left-wing discussion on Threads regarding a football player's comments about women and homemaking.
- This contrasts with the less prominent discourse he observed on X (Twitter).
Future of Media
- Building media companies is challenging now, as clickbait and traditional advertising decline.
- Subscription models tied to shared values are more effective, but limit investigative reporting.
Taboo Topics in Science
- A study by Corey Clark revealed that race and IQ are the most taboo topics in psychology.
- Many professors, despite disagreeing with censorship, fear speaking out on these issues.