

Best of Design Matters: Kara Swisher
Sep 9, 2024
Kara Swisher, a renowned tech journalist and opinion leader, shares insights from her extensive career in technology and media. She reflects on navigating personal identity, balancing family dynamics, and her experiences during the AIDS crisis, emphasizing the need for activism. Swisher discusses the evolution of journalism, the influence of tech moguls, and the ethical implications of artificial intelligence in branding. Her memoir, 'Burn Book: A Tech Love Story,' reveals the complexities of admiration and disappointment in the tech world, blending humor with candid anecdotes.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Navigating Personal Identity and Family Dynamics
02:20 • 28min
Reflections on Secrecy and Identity
30:04 • 1min
Reflections on Activism During the AIDS Crisis
31:28 • 3min
Reflections on Journalism and Technology
34:03 • 19min
AI, Branding, and Personal Value
52:39 • 19min
Exploring Love and Disappointment in the Tech World
01:11:57 • 3min