

Authoritarians or A-holes? Kara Swisher on Tech's Biggest Egos
Feb 11, 2024
Tech reporter Kara Swisher talks about the self-importance of Silicon Valley, whether its leaders are more or less fascist than we think, and how big tech ate the media industry. They also discuss Apple's Vision Pro headset, Taylor Swift, and Travis Kelce saving American monoculture.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Debate over Silicon Valley Figures
01:50 • 11min
Controversial Use of Hands-Free Technology and the Super Bowl
13:18 • 7min
Creating catchphrases for offline activities and updates on Vod Save America's programs
20:04 • 2min
Exploring Silicon Valley's Self-Importance and Political Views
21:40 • 2min
The Rise of Techno Optimists
23:47 • 14min
Consequences of Harmful Comments and the Influence of Social Media
38:10 • 2min
Mark Zuckerberg and the Power of Tech
39:43 • 7min
Mark Zuckerberg, Tech Industry Hope, and the Cost of Tech Companies
46:35 • 13min
Ridiculous Parties and a New Podcast Announcement
59:48 • 2min