
Better Offline
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<p>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. </p> <p>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.</p>
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2/14/2024
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Recent Episodes

September 18, 2026
Monologue: Shut The F*ck Up Dario!
Ed Zitron, author and tech critic, argues that if Dario Amodei believes AI is dangerous, he must cease specific AI development or remain silent.

September 16, 2026
Stopping The AI Safety Cult ft. Adam Becker & Cal Newport
Host Ed Zitron interviews computer science professor Cal Newport and journalist Adam Becker about the AI safety narrative driven by a cult-like following.

September 11, 2026
Monologue: Jacob Coxon and the AI Safety Grift
Ed Zitron dissects Jacob Coxon's AI safety grift and the media's complicity, revealing the dangers of AI in the wrong hands.
276 total episodes available with 256 transcripts
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- What is Better Offline?
<p>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. </p> <p>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.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 9 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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