The Problem with "CEO Said a Thing" Journalism w/ Karl Bode

The Problem with "CEO Said a Thing" Journalism w/ Karl Bode

Paris Marx is joined by Karl Bode to discuss how tech journalists coupled with corporate interests are irresponsibly boosting the profile of tech CEOs, further damaging public trust in institutional journalism and highlighting the need for publicly funded media organizations. Karl Bode is a freelance reporter and writes The Fine Print newsletter. Tech Won’t Save Us offers a critical perspective on tech, its worldview, and wider society with the goal of inspiring people to demand better tech and a better world. Support the show on Patreon. The podcast is made in partnership with The Nation. Production is by Kyla Hewson. Also mentioned in this episode: Karl wrote about how the press mythologizes tech CEOs. The New Yorker published a brutal article on Sam Altman’s compulsive lying to get ahead. OpenAI’s Pentagon deal led to a large user migration. Shout out to Karen Hao’s book Empire of AI Allbirds, the shoe company, is now entering the AI space. Here is the latest on the attacks on Sam Altman’s home. Meta has been found to amplify hate and contribute to genocide, something that is an ongoing concern with the platform. And we can’t forget about attempts to force their ‘Free Basics’ internet on India.

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Tim Cook’s Real Legacy at Apple w/ Brian Merchant

Tim Cook’s Real Legacy at Apple w/ Brian Merchant

Paris Marx is joined by Brian Merchant to discuss Apple’s announcement that Tim Cook is stepping down as CEO, including his history and legacy, and what may be next for the company. Brian Merchant is...

30 Huhti 59min

Cybertrucks Are a Safety Disaster w/ Dara Kerr

Cybertrucks Are a Safety Disaster w/ Dara Kerr

Paris Marx is joined by Dara Kerr to discuss how Elon’s decision to prioritize aesthetics over safety has created a safety crisis causing people to burn alive in their Cybertrucks and other Tesla vehi...

16 Huhti 54min

Take A Break From The Feed w/ Amanda Mull

Take A Break From The Feed w/ Amanda Mull

Paris Marx is joined by Amanda Mull to discuss the effects of constantly “monitoring the situation” through custom news, social, or live feeds, including higher rates of anxiety and disconnection, and...

9 Huhti 1h 2min

Why Iran is Attacking Data Centers w/ Sam Biddle

Why Iran is Attacking Data Centers w/ Sam Biddle

Paris Marx is joined by Sam Biddle to discuss what it means for data centers to become targets in a war, and how Silicon Valley is aiding the US war against Iran. Sam Biddle is a technology journalis...

2 Huhti 59min

The Long History of the US War on Iran w/ Spencer Ackerman

The Long History of the US War on Iran w/ Spencer Ackerman

Paris Marx is joined by Spencer Ackerman to discuss the US and Israeli war on Iran, including the history that led to this moment and what we might see from here. Spencer Ackerman is the author of Re...

26 Maalis 1h 6min

Elon Musk and Jeffrey Epstein w/ Ed Niedermeyer

Elon Musk and Jeffrey Epstein w/ Ed Niedermeyer

Paris Marx is joined by Ed Niedermeyer to discuss the years-long relationship between Elon Musk and Jeffrey Epstein, and how their relationship sheds light on the murky inner workings of the one perce...

19 Maalis 1h 18min

The Left Doesn’t Hate Technology w/ Gita Jackson

The Left Doesn’t Hate Technology w/ Gita Jackson

Paris Marx is joined by Gita Jackson to discuss why the left’s hatred of AI is justified, why a different approach to technology is necessary, and how they’re reassessing their own relationships with ...

12 Maalis 1h 2min

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