

Michael Tomasky & Greg Epstein
Oct 3, 2024
Michael Tomasky, editor of The New Republic, discusses the aftermath of the VP debate, providing insights on Trump's dwindling public empathy. Greg Epstein, a humanist chaplain at Harvard and MIT, dives into his new book, 'Tech Agnostic,' exploring technology's role as a modern religion. The conversation highlights the need for reevaluating our spiritual beliefs in the tech era and critiques the worship-like devotion to Silicon Valley leaders. The duo also addresses the ethical dilemmas posed by for-profit initiatives during societal crises.
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Intro
00:00 • 5min
Billionaire Influence in Texas Politics and Humor on the Campaign Trail
04:36 • 3min
The Power of Vibes in Politics
07:48 • 13min
Exploring Humanism and the Role of Technology as Modern Religion
20:51 • 4min
Techno-Religion: The Beliefs of Silicon Valley
24:58 • 13min
The Ethics of For-Profit Ventures and Crowdfunding in Crisis
38:22 • 2min