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Musk Takes Washington
What do Dogecoin and the Department of Government Efficiency have in common? Elon Musk, of course. This new government committee led by Musk and Vive…
1 year, 5 months ago
From Critics at Large: Will Kids Online, In Fact, Be All Right?
In her new FX docuseries “Social Studies,” the artist and filmmaker Lauren Greenfield delves into the post-pandemic lives—and phones—of a group of L.…
1 year, 5 months ago
All of Our Hopes and Fears for Tech
Wearable tech, self-driving cars and AI mishaps. There were a lot of new product launches this year – some more successful than others. This week on …
1 year, 6 months ago
Is This The Year We Quit Social Media?
In a post-Twitter world, text-based social media apps have taken a new shape. X, BlueSky, and Threads are home to wildly different types of discourse…
1 year, 6 months ago
In Sam Altman We Trust?
Sam Altman is the king of generative artificial intelligence. But is he the person we should trust to guide our explorations into AI? This week, we d…
1 year, 6 months ago
Is Silicon Valley Actually Libertarian?
It's long been believed that Silicon Valley is a hotbed for libertarian ideals, but where did that idea come from? Aside from some high-profile tech …
1 year, 7 months ago
How to Not Die in Silicon Valley
Blood boys. Cryogenic freezing. Living by the algorithm. Silicon Valley is known for a culture of health optimization, but some recent biohacking ven…
1 year, 7 months ago
Big Tech Wants You Back in the Office
Much of the tech workforce has become accustomed to remote or hybrid jobs over the last several years. But lately, we’ve seen big tech companies dema…
1 year, 7 months ago
Mark Zuckerberg’s Midlife Crisis
For years, Mark Zuckerberg’s style could be summed up in a look: the hoodie. But now, he’s entered a new style era. One that involves gold chains and…
1 year, 7 months ago
Welcome to Uncanny Valley!
Welcome to Uncanny Valley—an insider look at the people, power, and influence of Silicon Valley. Join hosts Lauren Goode, Michael Calore, and Zoë Sch…
1 year, 8 months ago