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Supervillains in tech – with Greg Epstein, Chris Gilliard, and Jim Starlin from Feb 3, 2025

Techtonic with Mark Hurst | WFMU

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Tech Titans or Supervillains?

This chapter explores the unsettling parallels between influential tech leaders and traditional supervillains, drawing comparisons to iconic figures such as Lex Luthor and Thanos. The hosts engage with three guests who provide insights into the morally ambiguous behaviors of these modern oligarchs and the urgent need for reformation in the tech landscape. Through this captivating conversation, listeners are invited to reflect on the societal impacts of unchecked technological power and the darker side of innovation.

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