Dystopia Now
Dystopia Now is a show where a comedian (Kate Willett) and an academic (Emile Torres) explore the philosophies and religions of Silicon Valley and tech billionaires shaping our country, our world, and our future.

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Fan Fic at the End of the World

Fan Fic at the End of the World

This week, we dive into the horrifying world of Eliezer Yudkowsky, AI Doomer, Rationalist, and Harry Potter fan fiction author in light of his recently published NYT bestseller with Nate Soares, "If A...

1 Nov 20251h

How Tech Billionaires Bought the Narrative with Eoin Higgins

How Tech Billionaires Bought the Narrative with Eoin Higgins

In this episode, we talked to journalist Eoin Higgins about his book "Owned: How Tech Billionaires on the Right Bought the Loudest Voices on the Left" which examines how Peter Thiel, Marc Andreessen,...

23 Okt 202551min

Is Saving Shrimps Effective Altruism? w/ Guest Comedian Josh Gondelman

Is Saving Shrimps Effective Altruism? w/ Guest Comedian Josh Gondelman

In this episode, we explore the Shrimp Welfare Project, featured on the Daily Show several months ago: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNbIKtGMoaA&t. Comedian Josh Gondelman -- a former writer for Las...

17 Okt 20251h 8min

Peter Thiel's Antichrist Lectures

Peter Thiel's Antichrist Lectures

To become a supporter, go here: https://www.patreon.com/c/DystopiaNow This week we explored Peter Thiel's Antichrist Lectures. Other than trying to prove he's not the Antichrist, what is this guy up t...

4 Okt 202552min

Bryan Johnson, Mortal

Bryan Johnson, Mortal

https://www.patreon.com/c/DystopiaNow This week, we explored the anti-aging obsession of Bryan Johnson. From erection measuring to NDA's, join us for a weird ride. Futher reading: How Bryan Johnson, W...

15 Sep 20251h 2min

The Astroturf Agenda with Dean Preston

The Astroturf Agenda with Dean Preston

To help us keep the show going become a subscriber here: https://www.patreon.com/c/DystopiaNow San Francisco Supervisor Dean Preston joins us for a wide-ranging conversation about the tech billionaire...

5 Sep 202546min

My BF is AI

My BF is AI

To become a sponsor and get an extra episode each week, visit us at https://www.patreon.com/c/DystopiaNow, This week, we talked about what AI is doing to our emotions and our relationships. From AI Ps...

29 Aug 202547min

Patreon Preview: The Vox Writer w/ Eugenics Fanfic (Effective Altruism in Media)

Patreon Preview: The Vox Writer w/ Eugenics Fanfic (Effective Altruism in Media)

To hear the rest of the episode and become a supporter visit us on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/c/DystopiaNow We are entirely listener supported and we appreciate your contributions so much! This ...

28 Aug 20251min

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