Damon Beres
Senior editor at The Atlantic, overseeing technology coverage. Author of "Billions of People in the Palm of Trump’s Hand."
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Nov 20, 2024 • 58min
Why X Users are Flocking to Bluesky
Zoe Schiffer, Managing Editor of Platformer and author of "Extremely Hardcore: Inside Elon Musk's Twitter," joins Damon Beres, Senior Editor at The Atlantic, to discuss the user migration from X to Bluesky. They explore Bluesky's appeal as a community-driven platform, contrasting it with the ad-driven approach of X. The conversation highlights user frustrations with misinformation, the benefits of smaller user bases for genuine interactions, and the quest for better online engagement. As users seek alternatives, Bluesky emerges as a refreshing change.
Jan 26, 2025 • 32min
Evaluating Trump's First Moves on Tech
Damon Beres, a senior editor at The Atlantic and author of 'Billions of People in the Palm of Trump’s Hand,' dives deep into Trump’s inaugural tech initiatives. They discuss ambitious plans for AI, including the $500 billion Stargate project, aimed at revolutionizing the sector and creating jobs. The podcast also explores the cozy yet complicated relationship between tech giants and the Trump administration under antitrust scrutiny. Lastly, they examine Elon Musk’s rising influence and the high-stakes investments shaping the future of technology amidst environmental concerns.
