(BNS EP) Anyone In Control Of Big Tech? W/ David Auerbach

David Auerbach, an author and technologist known for his works on technology's impact on society, dives deep into the complexities of big tech. He shares insights from his time at Microsoft and Google, revealing the improvisational nature of tech development. The conversation moves to the evolution of online identity and the challenges of managing algorithms. Auerbach discusses the shift from deterministic to probabilistic programming and the philosophical implications of AI. The episode ends with reflections on language, identity, and the fragmented nature of digital culture.