Crypto Critics' Corner Humiliate your local billionaire (feat. Ed Zitron)
Feb 3, 2025
A captivating discussion reveals the urgent need to combat the 'rot economy' caused by powerful tech figures. Delving into the emotional motivations behind billionaire media buys, it highlights the detrimental effects on journalism. Topics include the decline of local news and ethical dilemmas in tech reporting. The intricate challenges of crypto journalism are examined, stressing the need for transparency. The conversation underscores the importance of empathetic media that humanizes the impacts of financial and technological issues on everyday people.
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Name Names
- Name the individuals responsible for tech deterioration, not just their companies.
- Highlight their past actions and connect them to current issues.
Bosworth's Ugly Letter
- Andrew Bosworth, Meta's CTO, wrote an internal letter justifying harmful growth tactics, including bullying and terror attacks.
- This should be highlighted in every article about him.
Minimize Digital Footprint
- Delete accounts and use services like DeleteMe to minimize your digital footprint.
- Make yourself "ungovernable" by removing data from brokers.