Jules Terpak, a digital culture content creator known for her insightful advice column in the Washington Post, and Danny Miranda, a tech-savvy podcaster, dive into YouTube’s new @handle feature aimed at boosting community engagement. They discuss the struggles of TikTok and Facebook in moderating political misinformation. The duo also unpacks OpenAI’s ongoing funding saga with Microsoft and Snap’s alarming stock drop. Lastly, they explore how AI is transforming podcasting, raising fascinating questions about authenticity and the future of media.

Tobi Lütke, the visionary Founder and CEO of Shopify, shares his insights on navigating the tumultuous e-commerce landscape post-COVID and introduces their innovative compensation model, "Flex Comp." He reflects on the challenges of competing with giants like Amazon and the emotional impact of layoffs. Joining him is Jules Terpak, a digital culture commentator, who delves into the nuances of Gen Z's online life and the ever-evolving dynamics of social media. Together, they explore the intersection of technology, entrepreneurship, and modern communication.

Jules Terpak discusses the dark side of technology, including the impact of social media on mental health and the challenges of maintaining healthy relationships in a digitally-driven world. The conversation also explores the appeal of flip phones in a digital age and the need for finding a balance in a tech-saturated world.

Advice columnist Jules Terpak discusses how AI chatbots challenge our understanding of reality and human companionship, sharing an unnerving video of AI companions created by Meta. She highlights how these AI companions are used to reel people in and warns of the dangers of mistaking them for genuine friendship, especially in a society already plagued by loneliness.

Gen Z content creator Jules Terpak discusses how AI will shape work and creativity. Topics include generative AI's creative possibilities and limitations, personalized content generation, NPC trend on TikTok, virtual companion bots, Gen Z's view on traditional work, and human-AI collaboration. Jules is cautiously optimistic about the future with proper governance.