Dystopia Now
Dystopia Now
Podcast Description
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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The podcast focuses on the philosophies and religions of Silicon Valley, examining how they shape societal values and future trajectories through discussions on topics like effective accelerationism, libertarianism, and transhumanism. Episodes delve into contemporary figures such as Elon Musk, exploring ideologies like longtermism, with specific discussions including debates between AI Doomers and Accelerationists, as well as the implications of Network States envisioned by tech billionaires.
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.
Journalist Taylor Lorenz joins us to discuss Section 230, how Big Tech is already tracking everything from eye movements to finger presses, the ongoing erosion of online privacy through right-wing tech policy and identity verification.
Find Taylor on YouTube @TaylorLorenz and her publication UserMag on Substack.
Further Reading
Taylor Lorenz, Usermag, The Media Lied About the Social Media Addiction Trial
Taylor Lorenz, The Biggest Lies About Section 230
Mick Masnick, TechDirt, Everyone Cheering The Social Media Addiction Verdicts Against Meta Should Understand What They’re Actually Cheering For
KWCH, AI-powered cameras on Wichita school buses raise privacy concerns for one driver
WBAL, ‘Just holding a Doritos bag’: Student handcuffed after AI system mistook bag of chips for weapon
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