A left-wing podcast for a better world and better tech. Hosted by @parismarx.com. Made in partnership with @thenation.com. https://techwontsave.us/
Cloud giants wield influence in so many ways that we don’t even consider — including shaping and capturing research. This week @ceciliarikap.bsky.social joins @parismarx.com to discuss how major tech companies shape society and why we need to push back. Full ep: techwontsave.us/episode/339_...
Bernie Sanders wants the US government take ownership in AI companies. But is that really a good move? @thomas-dekeyser.bsky.social joined @parismarx.com to discuss the long history of tech refusal and why we need to recognize this tech is not neutral. Full ep: techwontsave.us/episode/337_...
Libraries are still essential in the digital age. Some librarians are even helping patrons ditch AI and get off Big Tech. This week Hannah Cyrus and @flexlibris.bsky.social join @parismarx.com to discuss how libraries address people’s concerns about tech. Full ep: techwontsave.us/episode/338_...
Before the Luddites and the arrival of capitalism, it wasn’t just workers pushing back against technology; governments did too. This week @thomas-dekeyser.bsky.social joins @parismarx.com to discuss how refusal of technology has a very long history. Full ep: techwontsave.us/episode/337_...
The crypto industry wants favorable policy, and it certain helps with the Trump family is making big bucks from it. @molly.wiki joined @parismarx.com to discuss how the AI industry is trying to replicate how crypto bought political influence. Full ep: techwontsave.us/episode/336_...
The crypto industry set the playbook. Now the AI industry is spending big on the US midterms to buy support. This week @molly.wiki joins @parismarx.com to discuss the money flooding into US elections to ensure favorable regulation for AI and data centers. Full ep: techwontsave.us/episode/336_...
Memory prices are pushing up the cost of computers and game consoles — and that’s forcing some people to get experimental. @papapishu.bsky.social joined @parismarx.com to talk about how people are using e-waste and maintaining tech to avoid high prices. Full ep: techwontsave.us/episode/335_...