Exploring the history and impact of Twitter, from its innovative beginnings to becoming a platform for online mobs. Mention of Elon Musk's purchase and the allure of attention, connection, and power on the platform. Introduction to the podcast 'Land of the Giants' discussing Twitter's rise. Ad for Polestar 2, highlighting its features and encouraging test drives.
Uber: hard to live with it, or without it. In this episode Kara grills CEO Dara Khosrowshahi on the company’s sky-high prices, high take rate, treatment of drivers/couriers, policies around safety and why oh why he is kind to his predecessor, Travis Kalanick.
Before and after the interview, Kara and Nayeema make sense of the power and problems of Uber, and discuss Lesbians Who Tech (a conference — not in general).
Note: Khosrowshahi discusses a 15% “take rate” in the United States, exclusive of commercial insurance expenses. Globally, the company reported a 29.3% “take rate” in Q2 of 2023 inclusive of these costs.
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