Robby Soave, a journalist championing tech's benefits, and Elizabeth Nolan Brown, a writer focusing on personal freedoms, argue that big tech enriches daily life. They highlight advances in remote work and alternative media that enhance opportunities. Countering their claims, Emily Jashinsky raises alarms about surveillance and state power linked to big tech, while Ryan Grim emphasizes its military uses and ethical implications. The debate dives into the complexities of regulation, gig economy impacts, and the nuanced relationship between corporate and governmental power.