Tech Won't Save Us21 Huhti 2022

We Can’t Allow Tech Solutions to Delay Climate Action w/ Molly Taft

Paris Marx is joined by Molly Taft to discuss why we need to act now to reduce emissions, what role carbon removal technologies can play, and how Silicon Valley is trying to shift our focus to future technologies rather than taking drastic action today.Molly Taft is a staff writer at Earther. Follow Molly on Twitter at @mollytaft.🎉 This month is the show’s second birthday. To celebrate, we want to get 100 new supporters at $5/month or above to bring on a producer to help make the show. Help us hit our goal by joining on Patreon. You can also follow the podcast (@techwontsaveus) and host Paris Marx (@parismarx) on Twitter.Find out more about Harbinger Media Network at harbingermedianetwork.com.Also mentioned in this episode: Molly wrote about the dire warnings in the most recent IPCC report and why we need to be paying attention to carbon removal technologies. UN Secretary-General António Guterres said, “Climate activists are sometimes depicted as dangerous radicals. But, the truly dangerous radicals are the countries that are increasing the production of fossil fuels.” Groups are urging the United States and European Union not to invest in new fossil fuel infrastructure and production. Canada approved Bay du Nord, a new deep-sea oil project in Newfoundland and Labrador. Major tech companies, especially Amazon, have been helping oil companies extract more oil. Microsoft has also been helping them oppressively manage their workforces. Kate Aronoff explained part of the problem with Bill Gates’ approach to climate change. Support the show

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Crypto Winter Is Coming w/ Jacob Silverman

As the podcast celebrates episode 100, Paris Marx is joined by Jacob Silverman to discuss the huge drop in crypto prices, the coming threat (to crypto) of interest rate hikes and regulation, the human...

3 Helmi 20221h 8min

Microsoft Wants to Dominate the Games Industry w/ Rob Zacny

Paris Marx is joined by Rob Zacny to discuss the potential consequences of Xbox’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard, and what subscriptions and consolidation might mean for the future of games and th...

27 Tammi 202254min

How Evangelicals Emulate Startup Culture w/ Corrina Laughlin

Paris Marx is joined by Corrina Laughlin to discuss how evangelical Christians have adapted to modern technologies, how churches have emulated startups, the growth of the faith tech sector, and whethe...

20 Tammi 202248min

Envisioning Platform Socialism w/ James Muldoon

Paris Marx is joined by James Muldoon to discuss his vision for platform socialism and the different ways we could reorganize platforms to serve the public good over corporate profit.James Muldoon is ...

13 Tammi 202254min

How Roblox Exploits Children w/ Quintin Smith

Paris Marx is joined by Quintin Smith to discuss how Roblox profits from the labor of children, built an exploitative in-game economy, and needs to be regulated as soon as possible.Quintin Smith is a ...

6 Tammi 202245min

Happy Holidays from Tech Won’t Save Us!

To end 2021, Paris Marx provides a quick update on the podcast and what’s coming next year.Tech Won’t Save Us offers a critical perspective on tech, its worldview, and wider society with the goal of i...

30 Joulu 202112min

Silicon Valley Doesn’t Get Science Fiction w/ Annalee Newitz

Paris Marx is joined by Annalee Newitz to discuss what’s wrong with Silicon Valley’s understanding of science fiction, and how tech leaders use it to justify terrible futures.Annalee Newitz is the aut...

23 Joulu 202157min

The Video Game Industry Needs Unions w/ Gita Jackson

Paris Marx is joined by Gita Jackson to discuss the revelations of sexual harassment and discrimination at Activision Blizzard, how workers have organized in response to them, and what it all could me...

16 Joulu 202156min