Tech Won't Save Us

Paris Marx is joined by Rob Zacny to discuss the potential consequences of Xbox’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard, and what subscriptions and consolidation might mean for the future of games and th...

27 Jan 202254min

Paris Marx is joined by Corrina Laughlin to discuss how evangelical Christians have adapted to modern technologies, how churches have emulated startups, the growth of the faith tech sector, and whethe...

20 Jan 202248min

Paris Marx is joined by James Muldoon to discuss his vision for platform socialism and the different ways we could reorganize platforms to serve the public good over corporate profit. James Muldoon i...

13 Jan 202254min

Paris Marx is joined by Quintin Smith to discuss how Roblox profits from the labor of children, built an exploitative in-game economy, and needs to be regulated as soon as possible. Quintin Smith is ...

6 Jan 202245min

To end 2021, Paris Marx provides a quick update on the podcast and what’s coming next year. Tech Won’t Save Us offers a critical perspective on tech, its worldview, and wider society with the goal of...

30 Dec 202112min

Paris Marx is joined by Annalee Newitz to discuss what’s wrong with Silicon Valley’s understanding of science fiction, and how tech leaders use it to justify terrible futures. Annalee Newitz is the a...

23 Dec 202157min

Paris Marx is joined by Gita Jackson to discuss the revelations of sexual harassment and discrimination at Activision Blizzard, how workers have organized in response to them, and what it all could me...

16 Dec 202156min

Paris Marx is joined by Stephen Diehl to discuss why technologists are divided on crypto, what’s wrong with blockchain, why crypto assets are scams, and why web3 is a rebranding effort. Stephen Diehl...

9 Dec 202158min