Guests Sam Altman, Ed Zitron, and Tom Dotan discuss the controversial rise of Sam Altman in Silicon Valley, his risky investment strategy with over 400 companies, conflicts of interest in venture capital, and the potential impact of his influence in the tech industry.

Critiquing Mark Zuckerberg's deceptive renaming of Facebook to Meta as a metaverse company, uncovering the tech industry's wastage on an ambiguous concept. Exploring the unclear definitions and questionable investments in virtual reality, shedding light on the contradictions and conflicts surrounding the metaverse hype. Delving into the illusion of luxury in the metaverse, contrasting it with affordable options by Quince, and critiquing the exploitation and deception by metaverse companies like Skymavis' Axie Infinity.

AI expert Ed Zitron discusses the limitations of Large Language Models like ChatGPT. He highlights the four intractable problems stopping these models, which may indicate we're at the peak of generative AI capabilities. Dive into the challenges of AI hype, synthetic data risks, and doubts about the future profitability of AI technology.

Ed Zitron discusses the impacts of Shareholder Supremacy on capitalism and tech companies. Topics include the history of growth-at-all-costs economy, Jack Welch's influence on capitalism, toxic management practices, layoffs, and prioritizing shareholders over innovation.

Ed Zitron, an expert on tech innovation, discusses the stagnation of big tech firms and their lack of genuine innovation in the AI space. He critiques their focus on short-term profits over sustainable development, warning that this could lead to their downfall. Zitron highlights a growing disillusionment with generative AI, questioning its real benefits amid corporate greed. He calls for a cultural shift in the tech industry to foster true creativity and accountability, urging listeners to engage in pressing global issues beyond AI.

Criticism of Sam Altman's AI promises in Silicon Valley by Ed Zitron and Bloomberg's Ellen Huet. Discussion on Altman's rise to power, challenges at OpenAI, manipulative power plays in tech, and reflections on innovation.

Tech journalist Ed Zitron, known for his work on the podcast Better Offline and his newsletter Where's Your Ed At, joins to discuss the rising appeal of Bluesky. With users flocking from X, he delves into what sets Bluesky apart, highlighting its user-centric approach. Zitron explores the dark transformation of Twitter under Elon Musk, touching on increased toxicity and moderation issues. He also examines the complexities of free speech in social media, advocating for platforms that prioritize user experience and safety.

Ed Zitron, an expert on Dungeons & Dragons, discusses the cultural impact of D&D, evolution of war games, and the origins of role-playing games. The podcast also explores the history of D&D, its creation process, and the unique workplace culture of the game's creators.

Tech expert Ed Zitron discusses the downfall of tech's growth era and the importance of empowering builders in Silicon Valley. The podcast dives into the struggles of the tech industry post-2019, critiquing the obsession with hype over practicality, and the deceptive practices of industry giants like Microsoft. It calls for a shift towards genuine innovation and sustainability in tech development.

In a deep dive into the internet's precarious infrastructure, journalist Chris Stokel-Walker and tech commentator Ed Zitron dissect the recent CrowdStrike incident, revealing the shocking vulnerabilities in our digital world. They tackle the fragile state of open source software and the pressing need for greater support. The discussion highlights the societal implications of technology failures, while also addressing the fragile clouds and content delivery networks that keep our online lives running, stressing that accountability is crucial for tech's future.