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Balaji & Beff Jezos Respond To Forbes Doxxing The e/acc Leader | Pirate Wires Podcast #26 🏴‍☠️

Dec 8, 2023
Balaji Srinivasan and Beff Jezos discuss Beff's doxxing by Forbes and the unethical practices of media. They also explore the diminishing power of media due to tech companies, the shift in vibes among tech CEOs, e/acc, and concerns about AI centralization.
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Quick takeaways

  • The battle between tech and media is shifting with the rise of social media, as tech industry gains more followers and challenges the media's influence.
  • The EAC movement advocates for embracing acceleration in technology and civilization for positive outcomes and challenges incumbent powers.

Deep dives

The Battle of Tech and Media

The podcast episode discusses the ongoing battle between the tech industry and the media. In the past, the media had control over information flow, but with the rise of social media, they have seen a decline in power. The journalists targeted tech individuals and faced little to no backlash. However, as the tech industry gained more followers and platforms like Twitter shifted, there has been a shift in power. The media's influence is now being challenged by the tech industry, and they are attempting to control the emerging information supply chain, particularly in LMS (Learning Management Systems). The battle between tech and media continues as they compete for control over the narrative and shaping cultural priors.

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