271 - Survival of the Richest - Douglas Rushkoff (rebroadcast)

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Oct 15, 2023

Guest Douglas Rushkoff, media scholar and professor of digital economics, discusses his new book about the survival strategies of tech billionaires. Topics include the philosophy of objectivism in BioShock, the manipulation of power in digital technology, mysterious number stations, billionaire preppers' escape fantasies, and the power of compassion in the digital age.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

The Philosophy of Objectivism in BioShock

01:38 • 11min

Going 'Meta' and the Manipulation of Power

12:33 • 20min

Mysterious Number Stations, Late-Night Entertainment, and the Benefits of Therapy

32:53 • 3min

Streamlining Business Processes and Making Better Decisions with NetSuite

35:56 • 4min

Billionaire Preppers and Techno Solutionism

39:38 • 24min

The Power of Compassion and Connection in the Digital Age

01:04:08 • 3min