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Podcast · 276 episodes

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by Cool Zone Media and iHeartPodcasts · English

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.

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Enzittification with Cory Doctorow & Brian MerchantIn this episode of *Better Offline*, host Ed Zitron engages in a lively discussion with tech experts Cory Doctorow and Brian Merchant about the current state of the tech industry, exploring the trend…7 Aug 2024 · 1 h 53 min
The State of Tech Journalism with Kylie Robison and Mike IsaacIn this episode, host Ed Zitron is joined by Kylie Robison from The Verge and Mike Isaac from The New York Times.31 Jul 2024 · 1 h 51 min
Rot Economics with MIT's Daron AcemogluA weekly exploration of the tech industry's influence on society, the podcast delves into the implications of a growth-at-all-costs mentality among tech elites.24 Jul 2024 · 33 min
CrowdStruck[Date not provided in transcript]22 Jul 2024 · 30 min
The Academics That Think ChatGPT Is BSIn this episode of Better Offline, host Ed Zitron engages in a lively discussion with three academics from the University of Glasgow—Michael Townsen Hicks, James Humphries, and Joe Slater—about their…19 Jul 2024 · 56 min
Pop CultureThe skepticism surrounding the generative AI industry, as emphasized by a report from Goldman Sachs.17 Jul 2024 · 50 min
How Shareholders Are Destroying The Tech IndustryBetter Offline is a weekly podcast that examines how the technology industry impacts society, focusing on the often detrimental influence of shareholder supremacy on corporate practices.12 Jul 2024 · 56 min
The Shareholder SupremacyIn this episode, Ed Zitron delves into the concept of "Shareholder Supremacy," tracing its origins to a landmark court case in 1916.10 Jul 2024 · 34 min
I Will Piledrive You If You Mention AI Again Ft. Nik Suresh & Robert EvansIn this episode, Ed Zitron discusses the controversial hype surrounding AI with guests Nik Suresh and Robert Evans.3 Jul 2024 · 45 min
Where Did Tech's Magic Go? feat. Alex Cranz and Michael FisherAlex Cranz (The Verge), Michael Fisher (Mr. Mobile)26 Jun 2024 · 1 h 34 min
The Onion Knight Ft. Ben CollinsIn this episode, host Ed Zitron interviews Ben Collins, the newly appointed CEO of The Onion, following its acquisition by Global Tetrahedron.21 Jun 2024 · 49 min
Let Tim Cookis a weekly show that explores the tech industry's influence on society, shedding light on the growth-at-all-costs mentality of tech elites.19 Jun 2024 · 34 min
Sam Altman Is Dangerous To Silicon ValleyIn this episode, Ed Zitron discusses the controversial figure Sam Altman, his rise to power in Silicon Valley, and the implications of his leadership and promises regarding artificial intelligence.14 Jun 2024 · 55 min
The Talented Mr. AltmanTom Dotan (Wall Street Journal)12 Jun 2024 · 56 min
The Rot-Com BustA weekly exploration of the tech industry's manipulation of society, focusing on how the elite are shaping the future and the implications of a growth-at-all-costs mentality.7 Jun 2024 · 42 min
The Rot-Com BubbleIn this episode, host Ed Zitron discusses the decline of the tech industry's hyper-growth era, marked by diminishing user engagement and the emergence of seemingly irrelevant products such as the…5 Jun 2024 · 30 min
AI Is Breaking Google"Better Offline" is a weekly podcast that examines the tech industry's impact on society, particularly the manipulative practices of tech elites and the implications of a growth-at-all-costs mindset.29 May 2024 · 49 min
We're Watching Facebook Dieis a weekly podcast that investigates the tech industry's influence on society, highlighting the manipulative practices of tech elites.24 May 2024 · 37 min
How Mark Zuckerberg Deliberately Made Facebook WorseIn this episode of *Better Offline*, Ed Zitron explores how Mark Zuckerberg and his team have intentionally made Facebook and Instagram less user-friendly in pursuit of constant growth.22 May 2024 · 46 min
OpenAI's Video Generating AI Is Dead On ArrivalIn this episode of Better Offline, Ed Zitron delves into OpenAI's recent launch of Sora, a video-generating AI.15 May 2024 · 44 min
Enron Musk Ft. Ed NiedermeyerBetter Offline is a weekly podcast that critically examines the tech industry's impact on society, focusing on the manipulation and growth-focused mindset of its elite members.8 May 2024 · 55 min
The Cult of Failing UpwardsIn this episode of *Better Offline*, host Ed Zitron critiques two prominent figures in the tech industry: Adam Mosseri, head of Instagram, and Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI.1 May 2024 · 38 min
The Man That Destroyed Google SearchThe Man That Destroyed Google Search25 Apr 2024 · 31 min
How Managers Are Breaking The InternetA show exploring the tech industry’s influence on society, scrutinizing the growth-at-all-costs mentality among tech elites.24 Apr 2024 · 34 min