At the recent Rare EVO conference, Charles Hoskinson and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. discussed pressing issues in media regulation, legal systems, and blockchain challenges. Their conversation emphasized the urgent need for reform across these sectors to combat misinformation and democratize the legal system through smart contracts.
Hoskinson began this episode on a conservative note, professing to be an independent voter in the spirit of the Founding Fathers. He vowed to release Americans from systems that threaten the endowment, health, and liberty of the Americans. At the same time, pledging to work bipartisanly for the greater good to balance powerful political affiliations, which he firmly states demotes adequate progress.
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Kennedy had to be exempted from the physical meetings for security reasons, but he made stupendous contributions virtually. He contrasted Legacy Media and New Media, pointing to the issues of the ‘older folks’ who do not use new channels to reach the public. To close this gap, he urged better representation of women on social media and in traditional media.
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Some people suggested that large conglomerate companies have dominated the historical creation of media. For instance, Kennedy said that eliminating the policy in the 1980s resulted in the media niches becoming concentrated, with few views dominating the scene. Hoskinson himself previously had concerns that current governmental actions against misinformation could lead to the creation of new ‘info muppets’ that change narratives to the advantage of specific individuals.
New Technologies and Novel Laws and Regulations
On the matters of disinformation and censorship, they took the conversation even further. Hoskinson claimed that people can spread disinformation; however, it can be initiated or come from governmental activities. He supported media Social networking sites to try and overcome the issue of media convergence by supporting the free flow of a myriad of opinions.
The rich also came under attack by Kennedy when he outlined the contradictions in the American legal system. He opined that smart contracts could make some legal procedures more open to expose and eliminate the anomalies that may be inherent in the system.
The discussion also covered the regulatory challenges facing the blockchain industry. Hoskinson voiced his frustrations with inconsistent regulations from federal agencies and shared his proposals for Bitcoin regulation, including creating a strategic Bitcoin Reserve.
Concluding the event, Kennedy emphasized his aim to inject new ideas into Washington, rallying support for his campaign to disrupt the status quo and foster substantial change. He called for leaders who understand the potential and risks of AI and blockchain technologies to utilize them in solving national issues and spurring innovation.
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Maxwell Mutuma
Maxwell is a crypto-economic analyst and Blockchain enthusiast, passionate about helping people understand the potential of decentralized technology. He writes extensively on topics such as blockchain, cryptocurrency, tokens, and more for top publications such as Coingape, Coin Edition, and The Coin Republic. His goal is to spread knowledge about this revolutionary technology and its implications for economic freedom and social good.