People vs Algorithms Age of Extremes
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Sep 19, 2025 This week features Anonymous Banker, a finance expert with insights into media deals and market dynamics. They delve into Trump’s escalating war on media, analyzing its implications for free speech. The discussion also tackles the clash between AI doomers and maximalists, exploring the existential risks of AI development. Anonymous Banker breaks down the intriguing Puck-Air Mail deal, shedding light on its strategic investor dynamics and how Airmail’s audience aligns with Puck’s objectives.
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Political Power Targeting Media
- The hosts argue Trump's actions show a coordinated assault on independent media using government levers.
- They view corporate compliance as enabling a slide toward state-influenced media control.
Platforms Are The Real Leverage Point
- The conversation highlights platforms and Section 230 as the next battleground for speech control.
- They argue platform algorithm tweaks are the stealth tool governments or companies prefer over visible censorship.
Anticipate Algorithmic Suppression
- Platforms prefer to bury unwanted content via algorithm changes rather than overt removal.
- Expect algorithmic suppression to be used because it lacks performative visibility and public backlash.
