Kate Lindsay

In this discussion, Kate Lindsay, a co-host of Slate’s ICYMI and a writer for the newsletter Embedded, dives into the fallout from a dating app’s data breach. She highlights the tension between women's empowerment and safety in online spaces. Lindsay explores the rise of digital whisper networks that offer community support but also raise issues of trust and accountability. The conversation touches on the evolving dynamics of dating in a tech-dominated world, illustrating the struggle between safety and the dangers of unverified accusations.

Kate Lindsay, internet culture writer, and reporter, discuss the ethical dilemmas of therapists on TikTok, including client confidentiality, boundaries, and the rise of therapist influencers. They explore the challenges therapists face on social media, navigating mental health disclosures, and the blurred line between content creation and therapy services.

Wired's Amanda Hoover and Kate Lindsay from The Atlantic delve into the complexities of Airbnb, from its surprising origins to its current struggles with service quality and regulatory changes. They discuss New York City's tightening legislation against short-term rentals and the emotional toll on hosts amid housing shortages. The conversation also touches on Airbnb's shift from personal hosting to commercialization, examining the implications of increased fees and surveillance in the guest experience.

Guest: Kate Lindsay is an internet reporter. Topics: - Is A.I. the newest SciFi cult? - Our cultlike attitudes toward A.I. - The fascination and obsession with AI - Rise of generative AI in Silicon Valley - Cautionary views of technology experts - Developing intimate relationships with chatbots - Irony of technology and cognitive biases in the Information Age - The dangers of sharing personal health information - Guessing game: Cult leader or Chat GPT? - Categorizing the cult of AI

Kate Lindsay, an internet culture reporter, teams up with Hannah Neeleman, a Julliard-trained dancer known as Ballerina Farm. They explore Hannah's controversial rise as a 'tradwife' influencer, tracing her unique background and marriage to a JetBlue heir. The conversation dives into societal expectations and the complexities of traditional gender roles in today's digital age. They question whether the 'tradwife' lifestyle is empowering or oppressive, raising thought-provoking insights about feminism and personal identity.