The 23rd Masti episode features my friend Espen Roth, who is currently a production engineer for Facebook! Espen and I dive into the pros & cons of the new viral documentary (Social Dilemma) & what’s it really like working at Facebook from his perspective. 

Disclaimer: These views are Espen’s personal views & do not in any shape or form reflect the views of Facebook as an organization. 

Timestamps: 

1:04 - Espen’s role at FB

2:33 - Initial thoughts on Social Dilemma 

8:30 - Social Media & regulation

13:04 - Tech giants copying & using network effects (FB copying Snapchat) 

17:20 - Golden handcuffs feeling at FB & other tech giants? 

24:10 - Political influence on social media (Bay Area HQ) 

31:30 - Things that scare us for the future 

34:00 - FB Ad business model (+ overview of Ad auction) 

37:50 - Engineering outrage? + Wiping people from social media 

39:35 - Finding accurate information & lack of healthy disagreements 

Episode out on Youtube, Spotify & Apple Podcasts! 

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