

Better Offline
Cool Zone Media and iHeartPodcasts
Better Offline is a weekly show exploring the tech industry’s influence and manipulation of society - and interrogating the growth-at-all-costs future that tech’s elite wants to build.
Combining narrative-form storytelling, one-on-one interviews and panel-based discussions, Better Offline cuts through the buzzwords and obfuscation of the tech industry, investigating and evaluating the schemes and scams of everyone from cryptocurrency scumbags to the greediest of the venture capital elite. Tech industry veteran Ed Zitron and a dynamic coterie of guests will help listeners understand the who, how and why of how tech’s most powerful players are changing the world - for better or for worse.
Combining narrative-form storytelling, one-on-one interviews and panel-based discussions, Better Offline cuts through the buzzwords and obfuscation of the tech industry, investigating and evaluating the schemes and scams of everyone from cryptocurrency scumbags to the greediest of the venture capital elite. Tech industry veteran Ed Zitron and a dynamic coterie of guests will help listeners understand the who, how and why of how tech’s most powerful players are changing the world - for better or for worse.
Episodes
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Feb 24, 2024 • 49min
The Rot Economy ft Robert Evans
Explore the dark side of tech industry growth, uncover manipulative practices in tech, and learn about unsustainable practices in tech startups. Discover how tech giants prioritize growth over customer welfare and how venture capital funding drives profit-driven decisions in the digital landscape.

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Feb 21, 2024 • 49min
An Autopsy of Apple's Vision Pro
Exploring Apple's Vision Pro, the podcast covers design, functionality, and fit issues. Critiquing the ecosystem, fit problems, and 'persona' feature, it unveils frustrations and challenges users face. Delving into rush releases, design flaws, and future considerations, the episode provides a critical analysis of Apple's latest tech offering.

Feb 14, 2024 • 2min
Introducing: Better Offline
The podcast delves into the tech industry's influence on society and the future, discussing the motives of startups, venture capitalists, and big tech firms. It emphasizes the importance of understanding digital advancements and being aware of tech's impact on users.