#89 Bill Ottman (How to build and run a ‘free speech social network’?)

00:00:34 What drove Bill to start minds.com back in 2011? Why minds.com is fundamentally different than other social networks? 00:07:31 Why did the ‘legacy’ social networks get so big? 00:11:22 Is there a better engagement algorithm? How ‘manipulative’ is the current engagement algorithm? 00:14:20 Why social networks all have such a similar business model and why they all struggle to keep you on the site (through emotional manipulation). 00:18:15 Are conservative media outlets really at an disadvantage on social media platforms? Why some make it and some don’t? 00:23:01 Is banning ‘offensive accounts’ by Facebook/ Twitter a good business decision? 00:29:48 How does minds.com run their backend? Can they easily be shut down by one cloud provider? 00:34:35 Could you run a whole website based on ‘blockchain web services’? 00:37:50 What should be the content moderation policy of a free speech social network like minds.com? Should ‘hate speech’ be a bannable offense? 00:52:06 Will we continue to put ‘social layers of separation’ between us? 01:02:46 Why are we all still on Facebook if we feel it is so bad for society? Bill Ottman is the CEO and co-founder at Minds. Big Thanks to our Sponsors! ExpressVPN – Claim back your Internet privacy for less than $10 a month! https://tinyurl.com/vepwpfey Mighty Travels Premium – incredible airfare and hotel deals – so everyone can afford to fly Business Class and book 5 Star Hotels! Sign up for free! https://tinyurl.com/47d5zfy4 Divvy – get business credit without a personal guarantee and 21st century spend management plus earn 7x rewards on restaurants & more. Get started for free! https://tinyurl.com/cy7t8s3z Brex – get a business account, a credit card, spend management & convertible rewards for every dollar you spend. Plus now earn $250 just for signing up (Terms & Conditions apply). https://tinyurl.com/588t792z