People vs Algorithms

Media Is From Mars, Tech Is From Venus

Aug 16, 2023
Troy and Alex discuss the tension between media and tech, the influence of nerds in shaping media, the impact of AI, the role of technology in politics, the influence of Elon Musk and Donald Trump, AI advancements, the challenges of media consumption, interface innovations, the benefits of Slack, and optimism about conversational interfaces and AI.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 4min
2
The Tension Between Tech and Media
03:31 • 16min
3
Tensions Between Technology and Media: The Need for Productive Conversations and Influence of the Builder Class
19:41 • 3min
4
The Influence of Media and Technology on Politics and Society
22:23 • 24min
5
Technological Advancements and the Impact on Media
46:01 • 2min
6
Exploring Interface Innovations and Recommending the Arc Browser
48:12 • 3min
7
Exploring the Benefits of Slack and Conversational Interfaces for Data Usage
50:51 • 2min