

Nadia Asparouhova
Writer and researcher of technology and culture. Author of Working in Public and Antimemetics.
Top 5 podcasts with Nadia Asparouhova
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May 7, 2025 • 54min
Jhana Meditation Silenced Her Mind—And Changed Her View On AI | Nadia Asparouhova, Author and researcher
Join Nadia Asparouhova, a writer and researcher of technology and culture, as she shares her transformative journey through Jhana meditation. She details how this practice allowed her to silence her inner voice, challenging the idea that self-talk defines humanity. Nadia explores the evolving concept of self, informed by cultural changes, and discusses the complex relationship between humans and AI, pondering how we might be more like AI than we think. Her insights delve into emotion regulation, profound joy, and even ‘anti-memes’ shaping societal progress.

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Aug 11, 2022 • 48min
Learning from Open Source Communities
Join Nadia Asparouhova, author of "Working in Public," as she dives into the evolution of open source communities and their lessons for today’s creator economy. She discusses community taxonomies and how engagement has shifted from close-knit groups to broader audiences. Explore the distinction between active contributors and casual users, the significance of digital identities, and the rise of subscription models. Nadia also highlights the importance of managing trust and reputation within online spaces, offering insights for fostering collaboration.

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Dec 15, 2022 • 1h 22min
Nadia Asparouhova - Tech Elites, Democracy, Open Source, & Philanthropy
Nadia Asparouhova, a researcher and author of "Working in Public," dives into the shifting nature of American philanthropy from Rockefeller's era to Effective Altruism. She discusses how tech elites, including the controversial SBF, reflect broader global power shifts. Asparouhova examines the impact of open source software on democratic participation and the need for effective governance without charismatic leaders. The conversation also touches on the future of philanthropy and the intricate dynamics of wealth, influence, and societal change.

Apr 2, 2025 • 40min
Nadia Asparouhova on ANTIMEMETICS
Join Nadia Asparouhova, a tech writer and thinker, as she sheds light on her intriguing new book about antimemetics. Discover why some ideas resist virality and how this relates to public versus private discourse. She delves into the contrast between supermemes and antimemes, comparing them to dark matter that influences behavior subtly. The conversation also touches on the tech industry as a distinct social class and the evolving landscape of tech philanthropy, sparking a deeper understanding of the dynamics shaping our digital interactions.

Jan 21, 2025 • 8min
Trump’s election syncs up with tech backlash against gloom and guilt
Nadia Asparouhova, a writer and researcher focused on the rise of effective accelerationism in tech, discusses the cultural shift towards techno-optimism following Trump's 2024 election victory. She explores the emergence of effective accelerationism as a response to the tech backlash, advocating for unrestricted innovation. Their conversation delves into the evolving relationship between the tech industry and government, portraying government as a potential ally rather than an obstacle, and the community's newfound optimism in leveraging technology for positive change.