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Epic Games Wins Against Google, COP 28, and Guest Naomi Alderman

Dec 15, 2023
01:20:02
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Kara and Scott discuss Tesla recalling 2 million vehicles, Netflix revealing viewership statistics, and a couple of terrifying liquids. Nearly 200 countries have approved a global pact transitioning away from fossil fuels at COP28. Epic Games beats Google in court for antitrust violation. Naomi Alderman, author of 'The Future,' joins to discuss climate change, tech billionaires, and the case against Google and Epic Games.
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  • Naomi Alderman's novel, 'The Future,' explores the power and influence of tech billionaires in a world facing a climate apocalypse.
  • Google faced a major blow in an antitrust case as a jury ruled that the company violated antitrust laws with its Android App Store and in-app billing system.

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The Future: A Novel of Tech Billionaires and the Apocalypse

In Naomi Alderman's novel, 'The Future,' she explores a world where tech billionaires prepare for the impending climate apocalypse. The story revolves around three tech billionaires who receive notifications from their predictive software, alerting them of the upcoming catastrophe. As they try to escape to their survival bunkers, a group of misfits works to stop them. The novel delves into themes of power, the impact of technology, and the moral implications of the tech industry. Alderman's book offers a satirical and thought-provoking look at the influence of tech billionaires and the consequences of their actions.

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