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Some DOGEy Geezers ft Paris Marx

Feb 18, 2025
Paris Marx, an author and tech-political analyst, dives into Elon Musk's controversial governance and his peculiar hiring choices. They discuss the ideological roots of DOGE, detailing its eclectic team and the political ramifications of austerity in America. Paris critiques Silicon Valley’s grip on power and stresses the urgency of dismantling its control over the internet. The conversation also touches on the evolution of memes into geopolitical tools and examines the intersection of bureaucracy and technology, making a case for global collaboration against tech dominance.
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  • The podcast discusses how Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency represents a concerning shift towards austerity measures disguised as technological efficiency.
  • The conversation highlights the need for critical tech journalism to adapt to the political realities of technology's influence on society and governance.

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The Intersection of Tech and Politics

The discussion centers on the growing recognition that technology cannot be separated from politics, stressing the importance of understanding the political economy of technology. It highlights how mainstream media previously viewed technology as apolitical but is starting to shift toward acknowledging the vested interests of tech companies in the political landscape. The speakers reflect on the implications of this recognition, particularly in how it influences both journalism and tech criticism. They note the heightened attention being paid to critical tech journalism, as well as the challenges traditional tech journalists face when trying to adapt to this new understanding.

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