Sharp Tech with Ben Thompson

Why the Internet Is Getting Worse and Why That Might Be Good for Society

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Dec 7, 2023
The podcast discusses regretful accelerationism, the changes in social media and the internet, and the negative impact of scaling on platforms like Twitter. It explores the disappearance of content creation costs and the rise of AI-generated content. The podcast also covers the challenges of distinguishing real and fake news on social media.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Techno Capital Singularity: Exploring Accelerationism and the Impact of Technological Advancements
02:23 • 4min
3
The Golden Era of the Internet and the Rise of Social Media
06:34 • 4min
4
The Negative Impact of Scale on Social Media Platforms
10:39 • 20min
5
The Mysterious Author and Journalistic Ethics
30:58 • 22min
6
The Challenges of Distinguishing Real and Fake News
53:25 • 12min
7
Discussion about the Bucks and the End Season Tournament
01:05:49 • 2min