Jemima Kelly

Tom Jokinen, a Winnipeg-based reporter known for his work on the Dark Enlightenment, teams up with Financial Times columnist Jemima Kelly to explore a controversial movement aiming to replace democracy with tech-run governance. They delve into the ideas of Curtis Yarvin, who advocates for CEO-led city-states, and discuss the implications of such governance on equity and social order. The conversation touches on neocameralism and the potential dangers of a society led by tech elites, raising critical questions about power and representation.

Jemima Kelly, an FT columnist and crypto-sceptic, dives into the turbulent world of NFTs. She explains how these digital assets once captivated the art scene but have since experienced a significant crash. Jemima unpacks the initial hype and ongoing debates about their real value. Can NFTs truly reshape art ownership or are they just a passing trend? The discussion highlights key cultural moments, from celebrity-tinged digital art to critical views on investment viability, and questions whether NFTs hold any lasting significance in the art world.

In this engaging conversation, Jemima Kelly, a London-based columnist for the Financial Times, shares her nuanced views on America's political landscape. She argues that Trump may signal the end of the MAGA era, but raises concerns about the lack of a cohesive Democratic opposition. Kelly emphasizes the need for a shadow cabinet system to strengthen political discourse and critiques tech leaders like Zuckerberg for prioritizing profits over principles. With insights on navigating political turbulence, she paints a complex picture of America's future.

Rashida Jones stars in 'Sunny', a robot-comedy series exploring our relationship with tech. Guests discuss AI themes, cultural influences, and the lack of cutting-edge discussions in current TV shows. They touch on reality TV, algorithm frustrations, and the evolving landscape of entertainment.

NFTs were a big sensation, but the market for them has crashed. This week, we invited a crypto-sceptic, FT columnist Jemima Kelly, to answer all the questions you were afraid to ask. What are NFTs exactly? What happened with them? And have they changed the way we think about art? Jemima hosts the latest season of our FT podcast Tech Tonic, which is all about the cult of crypto.-------Want to stay in touch? We love hearing from you. Email us at ftweekendpodcast@ft.com. We’re on Twitter @ftweekendpod, and Lilah is on Instagram and Twitter @lilahrap.-------Links and mentions from the episode:– Tech Tonic is available wherever you listen to your podcasts, or at www.ft.com/tech-tonic. The episode on NFT mania is here– Jemima’s most recent column, ‘Don’t believe the maximalists: bitcoin can’t be separated from crypto’: https://on.ft.com/3SaAAia – Jemima is on Twitter @jemimajoana-------Special offers for FT Weekend listeners, from 50% off a digital subscription to a $1/£1/€1 trial can be found here: http://ft.com/weekendpodcast-------Original music by Metaphor Music. Mixing and sound design by Breen Turner and Sam GiovincoRead a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.