System Crash
Tech giants like Google and Facebook have conquered — some would say killed — the internet. Elon Musk used his platform to help elect Trump, and Silicon Valley elites want to gut the public sector. OpenAI and Microsoft aim to wipe away millions of jobs. Uber is driving down wages. Apple is impenetrable. Amazon is inescapable. All this high tech, and our quality of life is getting lower. The system has crashed. So, System Crash: a weekly tech news show willing to tell the hard truths about how tech — and the titans who own and operate it — is really transforming the world. Co-hosts Paris Marx and Brian Merchant dissect the stories that matter, break news of their own, offer expert commentary, and interview journalists, whistleblowers, authors, and tech workers and ordinary people fighting back.
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Dec 13, 2024 • 1h 4min
The Great Crypto Conquest of 2024 ft. Molly White
In this discussion, Molly White, a renowned crypto critic and creator of "Web3 is going just great," dives into the intriguing world of cryptocurrency and politics. She shares insights on the resurgence of crypto and its influence on elections, notably winning Trump's favor. The conversation highlights Coinbase's campaign finance controversies and the potential shifts in regulation as powerful figures clash in the crypto arena. They also analyze the volatile meme coin market and the risks investors take in pursuing quick riches.
Dec 6, 2024 • 53min
ChatGPT’s Sad Second Birthday
Celebrate the second anniversary of ChatGPT while pondering its uncertain future. Explore the rivalry between tech giants Sam Altman and Elon Musk. Discover how advertising infiltrates AI's evolution and the impact of commercialization on development. Delve into digital sovereignty and the need for global governance in tech. Laugh and cringe at the intersection of AI, politics, and surveillance. Consider the challenges tech executives face—especially in a world influenced by extreme narratives.
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Nov 22, 2024 • 55min
Please Reboot Your System
Dive into the intriguing nexus of tech and politics as the hosts dissect the powerful alliance between Donald Trump and Elon Musk. Discover how generative AI draws inspiration from countless Hollywood scripts and what it means for the future. Delve into the rise of Blue Sky, a promising alternative to mainstream social media, and its user-centric approach. The discussion navigates the complex ethics of tech investments, cryptocurrency, and defense, revealing the balance between corporate strategies and journalistic integrity amidst an evolving digital landscape.
Nov 19, 2024 • 47sec
System Crash is Coming
The system, clearly, has crashed — and we’re here to help you dig through the wreckage. System Crash is a weekly tech news show willing to tell the hard truths about how tech — and the titans who own and operate it — is really transforming the world, hosted by Paris Marx and Brian Merchant. Tune in Friday for the first episode.Theme music is “Dystopia” by YACHT.Support the show
