

307. TMK Q&A (part 1)
Jan 5, 2024
Hosts answer listener questions on video game industry, writing process, and breaking into critical tech journalism. They discuss their love for video games and tabletop gaming, addressing issues like micro-transactions and profit-driven game design. They reflect on the negative impact of game design that prioritizes profits over player enjoyment. They also explore the speaker's preference for writing on paper and their disillusionment with news consumption.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Reflecting on AI, Capital Investment, and Tech Scams
03:19 • 2min
Identification with Anarchism, Punishment for Financial Crimes, and Christmas Dinner with Microsoft Employees
05:14 • 2min
The Joys of Gaming and Tabletop
06:49 • 18min
The Negative Impact of Profit-Driven Game Design
24:58 • 21min
A Discussion on Gaming and Listener Questions
45:41 • 4min
Writing on Paper: Spontaneity and Creativity
49:28 • 19min
Loss of Joy in Consuming News
01:08:51 • 25min