Episode 935: Dating App Cover-Up
Summary
Cognitive Dissonance examines how tech giants like Uber and Match Group prioritize profit over user safety, specifically regarding sexual assault. The hosts critique Uber’s legal tactics that blame victims and its gig-worker model, which shields the company from liability. They also expose how dating apps owned by Match Group allow known predators to rejoin platforms, arguing that these companies intentionally avoid responsibility to maximize engagement and revenue.
Topics discussed
Sponsors and content warning for sensitive topics
Uber lawsuit and invasive questioning of victims
Misogyny and victim-blaming in legal defenses
The 'lion and prey' analogy and Uber's liability
Gig worker status as a legal shield for companies
Match Group apps failing to share predator data
Tech companies intentionally ignoring safety issues
Scalability of harm and lack of regulation
Debunking the 'too expensive to regulate' argument
Outro, Patreon, and final sponsor messages
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