People vs Algorithms

This podcast discusses challenges in the publishing industry, the changing landscape of the media, the collapse of Sports Illustrated, and the launch of a new mobile app called Arc Search that aims to improve web browsing experience. They also touch on Elon Musk's neural link implantation and various pop culture topics.

The podcast discusses the decline of the media industry, layoffs at The Los Angeles Times, and the end of Pitchfork. It explores the motivations behind content consumption and the generational divide in music preferences. The challenges faced by media companies and the role of gatekeepers in the music industry are also discussed. The podcast explores the challenges of subscription-centered media companies and cultural problems in the tech industry. The power of influencers, sports, and high fidelity audio are also mentioned.

This podcast covers topics such as CES and its role as a connector organization, the divide between technological innovations and the media/advertising world, the potential of AI-powered search engines and other AI tools, the sociopathic nature of journalism, the effectiveness of Zoom call layoffs, the pros and cons of unionization in different industries, and a discussion on wealthy individuals and their expensive gifts like an F1 simulator.

The podcast covers topics such as hit pieces in media, investigation into academic credentials, controversies in the media business, criticism of Elon Musk's drug use, impact of AI on SaaS businesses, changes in big tech hiring processes, concept of the metaverse and Apple's potential involvement, living in LA vs. Miami, and speculation about alien invasion.

This podcast discusses reasons for optimism in the new year, the challenges faced by young adults, the impact of TikTok on Instagram, predictions for Twitter, and a wireless photo frame app.

The podcast discusses the end of the dominance of search engine results pages and the emergence of a new SERP and syndication paradigm. It explores topics such as the evolution of mass media, the impact of AI interfaces on the app economy, the use of chat tools and character scenarios in storytelling, culture wars' effect on trust in the media, the impact of decisions on employee numbers, and the potential impact of AI on human interaction and empathy.

Troy and Alex discuss AI, including a variant of Chat GPT called perplexity, which they are willing to pay up to $500 a month for. They also explore the benefits of engaging with machines through voice conversation, the challenges of reporting in the media industry, the unique characteristics and potential of podcasting as a business, and their preferences for video games and cars.

In this podcast, they discuss Google's antitrust loss, the sale of Cheddar for $200 million, the decline of cable TV and the rise of OOHCTV, the impact of AI on media and advertising, and reliable reporting and Waymo rides in San Francisco.

Podcast explores cults, conspirituality, micromedia ecosystems, challenges in the media ecosystem, rise of cults and new religions, San Francisco housing, EAC punditry, GTA release, upsides and downsides of fame.

The podcast features Troy Young, Brian Morrissey, and Alex Schleifer discussing the challenges faced by upmarket brands, the use of robots in content creation, Amazon's manipulative practices, the difficulties faced by Google, and their opinions on Guinness beer and product selection.