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Tech Won't Save Us

Paris Marx
Openai
Effective Altruism
Social Media
Labor Exploitation
Gaza
Distributed AI Research Institute
Sam Altman
Tech Industry
AI Regulations
Military Technology
Artificial Intelligence
Capitalism
AI Development
Microsoft
Technology
Naomi Klein
US Government
Spotify
Generative AI
Accelerationism

Silicon Valley wants to shape our future, but why should we let it? Every Thursday, Paris Marx is joined by a new guest to critically examine the tech industry, its big promises, and the people behind them. Tech Won’t Save Us challenges the notion that tech alone can drive our world forward by showing that separating tech from politics has consequences for us all, especially the most vulnerable. I... more

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Paris Marx is joined by Kat Tenbarge to discuss the explosion of abusive deepfakes on X, including how Elon Musk is profiting from the sexual exploitation of women and children while his followers use Grok to engage in gender-based violence.

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Paris Marx is joined by Chris Person to discuss the state of hardware and manufacturing in the tech industry, ways to hack your stuff, options to undermine Microsoft’s software dominance, and how the AI boom is making consumer electronics more expens... more

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Paris Marx marks the beginning of 2026 by discussing some of the big themes that will be moving the conversations he’ll be having this year, particularly digital sovereignty and rethinking the value of the tech we admit into our lives.

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Paris Marx is joined by Karen Hao to discuss how Sam Altman’s goal of scale at all costs has spawned a new empire founded on exploitation of people and the environment, resulting in not only the loss of valuable research into more inventive AI system... more

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Recent Guests

Chris Person
Co-founder of Aftermath and writer focusing on video games and hardware
Aftermath
Episode: Bring Back Meddling With Tech Hardware w/ Chris Person
Karen Hao
Award-winning journalist and author of Empire of AI
Empire of AI
Episode: We All Suffer from OpenAI’s Pursuit of Scale w/ Karen Hao [Replay]
Jathan Sadowski
Author of The Mechanic and the Luddite, co-host of This Machine Kills
Monash University
Episode: The Year in Tech w/ Jathan Sadowski & Brian Merchant
Cam Wilson
Associate Editor at Crikey and co-author of Conspiracy Nation
Crikey
Episode: How Effective is Australia’s Social Media Age Limit? w/ Cam Wilson
Ketan Joshi
A climate writer and data analyst based in Oslo, working with climate and environmental groups.
Episode: Data Centers Are a Climate Enemy w/ Ketan Joshi
Doug Gordon
TV producer, co-host of The War on Cars podcast
The War on Cars
Episode: Why We Need a War on Cars w/ Doug Gordon and Sarah Goodyear
Sarah Goodyear
Journalist, co-host of The War on Cars podcast
The War on Cars
Episode: Why We Need a War on Cars w/ Doug Gordon and Sarah Goodyear
Tina Nguyen
Senior reporter for The Verge and author of The MAGA Diaries, covering right-wing movements and their dynamics with technology.
The Verge
Episode: The Growing Divide Between MAGA and Big Tech w/ Tina Nguyen
Ed Niedermeyer
Author of Ludicrous, the unvarnished story of Tesla Motors and co-host of the Autonocast
Episode: Is Tesla Still a Car Company? w/ Ed Niedermeyer

Host

Paris Marx
Host of the series who critically examines the relationship between technology and societal issues, often emphasizing the political dimensions of the tech industry.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 2.7k ratings
  • Host reads Bloomberg?

    Subscribes to Bloomberg. Thought I found a show hosted by someone with an intelligent soul who gave a damn about our country and wasn't part of the cabal destroying America

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Huge Fan only one critique
    United States2 months ago
  • my favourite podcast!

    has influenced my politics a lot

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    S et v
    Australia2 months ago
  • Great Young Wolves

    In my attempt to tell stories on the way tech impacts society I always tried to dig up the work of the young wolves, being a grey old one myself. Paris for sure is one of them, he’s well informed and knows how to tell a story. I hope he inspires lots of people, the way he inspires those students of mine who don’t mistake class for a bedroom. Thanks for keeping up, Paris.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ben M. Caudron
    Belgium3 months ago
  • Most Needed Podcast

    This is the most needed podcast of the past 2-5 years. I am so thankful for it! Thorough information and analysis from a quite reasonable and pretty objective perspective.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    StardustBabe
    United States3 months ago
  • One and only

    The only tech focused show that doesn’t shy away from political economy or lose sight of the forest (neoliberal/neocolonial supremacy) for the trees (tech drama du jour).

    That Paris can navigate the thorny topics without ever losing his cool is extra remarkable.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Crystalash
    United States3 months ago

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The podcast is praised for tackling complex subjects without shying away from political discussions.
Feedback indicates a strong engagement with the themes of social justice, making it a resonant source for listeners interested in these topics.
Overall, many express gratitude for the podcast's insights into pressing tech-related issues.
Some reviews express frustration over perceived biases, particularly towards leftist viewpoints, hinting at a polarized audience.
Listeners appreciate the well-researched and critical analysis of the tech industry.

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#123
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#161
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Bring Back Meddling With Tech Hardware w/ Chris Person
Q: What direction do you think we're heading in at the moment, if you have any thoughts on that?
Chris expresses enthusiasm about the Steam Machine and its potential as an efficient computing device.
Bring Back Meddling With Tech Hardware w/ Chris Person
Q: How did you get into writing so much about hardware, about the devices that we use?
Chris shares that his interest in hardware aligns with his personal interests and a significant opportunity he had when he was freelancing for The Verge.
Elon Musk Profits Off Non-Consensual Deepfakes w/ Kat Tenbarge
Q: What were some of the government responses to the issues raised by Grok?
Various governments expressed dissatisfaction with the platform's handling of non-consensual content, yet practical actions to protect victims were seldom taken.
Elon Musk Profits Off Non-Consensual Deepfakes w/ Kat Tenbarge
Q: Can you elaborate on how Grok was used to create harmful deepfakes?
People were responding to women's photos and prompting Grok to create sexually explicit images, which led to viral trends and a high volume of harmful content being produced.
Elon Musk Profits Off Non-Consensual Deepfakes w/ Kat Tenbarge
Q: What was your initial reaction to the events surrounding Elon Musk's platform and the Grok chatbot?
I definitely wasn't surprised as I've covered deepfakes over the past few years and noticed a pattern of significant cultural shifts in how this technology is abused.

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What is Tech Won't Save Us about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The content focuses on critical discussions surrounding the intersection of technology, politics, and society. Key topics include digital sovereignty, the environmental impact of tech infrastructure, and the influence of the tech industry on political narratives. By featuring expert guests from various fields, the discussions encompass significant themes such as climate change, the societal implications of emerging technologies, and the need for accountability within the corporate tech landscape. A particularly noteworthy aspect of this series is its willingness to challenge dominant narratives within Silicon Valley, emphasizing that solutions to societal issues require more than technological advancements alone. This approach positions the... more

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