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A podcast team creates their own social media platform in the Fediverse to explore whether they can build a better, more human-centric online community that doesn't rely on engagement-driven algorithms.
In this episode, Cal Newport and Tyler Austin Harper discuss Paul Kingsnorth's provocative book "Against the Machine," exploring why it's resonating with readers by offering a humanistic critique of technology that focuses on setting personal limits to preserve human flourishing.
Jimmy Wales discusses how Wikipedia is navigating cultural and political challenges, defending its commitment to neutrality and fact-based reporting while responding to attacks from right-wing influencers and critiques from its co-founder Larry Sanger.
Julia Belluz and Kevin Hall explore the science behind nutrition, metabolism, and food systems, revealing how our eating behaviors are shaped by biology, environment, and complex internal signals rather than simple willpower.
Jimmy Wales explores the critical importance of trust in the digital age, drawing on his Wikipedia experience to offer insights on rebuilding societal trust, combating misinformation, and maintaining fact-based discourse in an era of increasing polarization and technological challenges.
A journalist experiments with living without AI for 48 hours, discovering how deeply machine learning and artificial intelligence are embedded in everyday technology, leading him to collect rainwater and forage for food in Central Park.
A deep dive into the current state of American politics, media, and societal tensions, exploring topics like the Israel-Hamas conflict, New York mayoral race, media landscape, and the challenges of political polarization.
A journalist immerses himself in the world of young, modern magicians, learns their craft, and ultimately becomes inducted into their secret society while writing a book about their subculture.
A deep dive into the challenges facing Broadway musicals, exploring demographic shifts, rising costs, and the struggle to attract audiences in a changing entertainment landscape.
In this episode, Cal Newport explores the internet's best advice for reinventing your life by analyzing five popular reset videos, extracting key insights about brain dumping, information consumption, goal-setting, reading, and multi-scale planning.
A conversation about the transformation of media, exploring the decline of legacy institutions, the rise of independent media, and the importance of subscription-based models and institutional integrity.
Two tech journalists discuss the Charlie Kirk assassination, platform dynamics, online rage culture, a blockbuster investigation into Trump-UAE crypto and AI chip deals, and the latest developments in AI usage and adoption.
Kashmir Hill explores the potential mental health risks of AI chatbots, revealing how extended interactions can lead users into delusional spirals, potentially contributing to harmful psychological outcomes, particularly among vulnerable individuals.
Jessica sits down with New York Times national political correspondent Shane Goldmacher to unpack President Trump’s unprecedented takeover of D.C.’s police force — even as crime hits a 30-year low — the redistricting battle in Texas that could reshape the House map, and the aggressive countermoves from blue states. They also explore why Democrats are betting on military veterans to win swing districts in 2026, and how Republicans are preparing for a post-Trump era. Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov. Follow Prof G, @profgalloway. Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices