Tech Won't Save Us
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A left-wing podcast for a better world and better tech. Hosted by @parismarx. Made in partnership with @thenation.
Joined March 2020
DATA VAMPIRES is a four-part series exploring the costs of hyperscale data centers and why tech billionaires are desperate to build more. In Part 1, we examine where “the cloud” came from and how it expands Amazon, Microsoft, and Google’s power. Full ep: https://t.co/em6cWLTqGG
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the one and only @bcmerchant graced me with his presence to discuss whether AI will kill your job and the bubble is about to burst. oh, and i made him listen to a story about canada’s terrible AI minister.
AI companies warn their tech will wipe out huge numbers of jobs. But what are workers finding? This week @bcmerchant is back to chat with @parismarx about whether the AI bubble is bursting and how bosses are using AI hype against workers. Full ep: https://t.co/G008VnKiU1
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The technologies we have are shaped by our society and the economic incentives that drive their development. This week @abenanav joins @parismarx to discuss his vision for a more democratic, equitable economy and what it means for tech. Full ep: https://t.co/bCfybOBr6f
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AI companies warn their tech will wipe out huge numbers of jobs. But what are workers finding? This week @bcmerchant is back to chat with @parismarx about whether the AI bubble is bursting and how bosses are using AI hype against workers. Full ep: https://t.co/G008VnKiU1
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China is prioritizing electrification not so much because of climate change, but to enhance its sovereignty. Now more of the Global South is following in its footsteps. It was great to chat with @kmac and @70sBachchan to get their insights on these important developments!
China is making massive investments in electrification to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels and the US dollar. This week @kmac and @70sBachchan join @parismarx to discuss the geopolitics and how other countries are getting on board. Full ep: https://t.co/bSqTb2ZgWM
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China is making massive investments in electrification to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels and the US dollar. This week @kmac and @70sBachchan join @parismarx to discuss the geopolitics and how other countries are getting on board. Full ep: https://t.co/bSqTb2ZgWM
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We need our countries to get serious about abandoning US tech and putting serious resources behind developing more public-oriented alternatives their citizens can use instead. Always great to get @CeciliaRikap’s insights on these topics. Don’t miss our chat!
For years, countries accepted their dependence on US tech companies. That needs to change. This week @CeciliaRikap joins @parismarx to discuss why it’s so important for governments to champion digital sovereignty that puts people first. Full ep: https://t.co/97NG4WC0Aj
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I love talking to @parismarx about things that should be on the top of the agenda of every economy: how to put tech at the service of people and the planet and overthrown #BigTech Terminating tech dependence is far from easy, but there is no other way to build a society for all
For years, countries accepted their dependence on US tech companies. That needs to change. This week @CeciliaRikap joins @parismarx to discuss why it’s so important for governments to champion digital sovereignty that puts people first. Full ep: https://t.co/97NG4WC0Aj
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For years, countries accepted their dependence on US tech companies. That needs to change. This week @CeciliaRikap joins @parismarx to discuss why it’s so important for governments to champion digital sovereignty that puts people first. Full ep: https://t.co/97NG4WC0Aj
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Absolutely must listen episode of @techwontsaveus with @danmcquillan
On a new 💾@techwontsaveus💾 @danmcquillan joins @parismarx to discuss the global push by governments to adopt AI at all costs and how citizens can critically rethink our dependence on it while imagining a collective future that benefits everyone. https://t.co/7vU690PrAF 🔶
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The Roman Catholic Church has a new Pope, and one of his first statements was on AI’s impact on workers. This week @paolobenanti joins @parismarx to discuss how Pope Leo XIV might approach AI and how to think about the ethics of technology. Full ep: https://t.co/W0F0MOLCJp
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The prospect of Google Zero — when referral traffic falls to zero — would have massive implications for news media, but also for so many people who run websites. It was great to chat with @mattdpearce again to get his insights on what it all means.
Google has long been a key source of traffic for news and all manner of sites across the web. This week @mattdpearce joins @parismarx to discuss how Google’s pursuit of AI is causing fewer people to click through, causing traffic to plummet. Full ep: https://t.co/3R9xzTjEWZ
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This is an educational conversation between @parismarx and @mattdpierce about "Google Zero," AI amd the future of journalism.
Google has long been a key source of traffic for news and all manner of sites across the web. This week @mattdpearce joins @parismarx to discuss how Google’s pursuit of AI is causing fewer people to click through, causing traffic to plummet. Full ep: https://t.co/3R9xzTjEWZ
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Google has long been a key source of traffic for news and all manner of sites across the web. This week @mattdpearce joins @parismarx to discuss how Google’s pursuit of AI is causing fewer people to click through, causing traffic to plummet. Full ep: https://t.co/3R9xzTjEWZ
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Great to have @SilvermanJacob back on the show! We start by discussing how influential tech figures can get away with open racism and Islamophobia, then pivot to talk about the scandalous nature of Trump’s capture by the crypto industry.
Donald Trump is making out like a bandit through crypto scams, and some people see it as an easy way to buy influence. This week @SilvermanJacob joins @parismarx to discuss how Trump is deregulating crypto and the continued tech-MAGA alliance. Full ep: https://t.co/5j3o6B3rGn
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Donald Trump is making out like a bandit through crypto scams, and some people see it as an easy way to buy influence. This week @SilvermanJacob joins @parismarx to discuss how Trump is deregulating crypto and the continued tech-MAGA alliance. Full ep: https://t.co/5j3o6B3rGn
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“decomputing is saying stop… these things are foundationally toxic in what they are and what they deliver and therefore we should be pushing back and saying no thanks very much, enough of that”
Is it possible to imagine a better future where we use less computation? The effects of AI hype almost demand it. This week @danmcquillan joins @parismarx to lay out the concept of decomputing as a different way of assessing technology. Full ep: https://t.co/3y48TcgIvp
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It’s always such a pleasure to have @danmcquillan on the show! I was particularly excited to chat about decomputing, the possibilities it offers, and how it can focus our critique of the exploitative tech systems we depend on.
Is it possible to imagine a better future where we use less computation? The effects of AI hype almost demand it. This week @danmcquillan joins @parismarx to lay out the concept of decomputing as a different way of assessing technology. Full ep: https://t.co/3y48TcgIvp
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AI is toxic. Smash the compute.
Is it possible to imagine a better future where we use less computation? The effects of AI hype almost demand it. This week @danmcquillan joins @parismarx to lay out the concept of decomputing as a different way of assessing technology. Full ep: https://t.co/3y48TcgIvp
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haven't listened yet, but @danmcquillan is saying what we need to hear on decomputing.
Is it possible to imagine a better future where we use less computation? The effects of AI hype almost demand it. This week @danmcquillan joins @parismarx to lay out the concept of decomputing as a different way of assessing technology. Full ep: https://t.co/3y48TcgIvp
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Decomputing is an important form of technological degrowth.
Is it possible to imagine a better future where we use less computation? The effects of AI hype almost demand it. This week @danmcquillan joins @parismarx to lay out the concept of decomputing as a different way of assessing technology. Full ep: https://t.co/3y48TcgIvp
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