Episodes 348
Avg. Duration 56m
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Since Apr 2020
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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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. It’s not your usual tech podcast.

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Silicon Valley Is Turning Nurses Into Gig Workers w/ Katie J. Wells

Jun 11, 2026 56m Transcript

The Uber model is finally coming for healthcare. Katie J. Wells joins Paris Marx to discuss how much the healthcare gig apps resemble Uber’s rollout, why they aren’t being properly regulated, and the…

The SpaceX IPO Gives Elon Musk Even More Power w/ Sean O’Kane

Jun 04, 2026 1h 3m Transcript

SpaceX is finally going public, and it’s bad news for anyone who wants to rein in Elon Musk. Sean O’Kane joins Paris Marx to discuss the flimsy sci-fi ideas Elon Musk is using to justify the…

Do Chatbots Really Belong in Schools? w/ Tom Mullaney

May 28, 2026 54m Transcript

Generative AI is making its way into many parts of society, and schools are no different. Tom Mullaney joins Paris Marx to discuss how generative AI has been adopted in K-12 education and the many…

Prediction Markets Want to Financialize Everything w/ Jathan Sadowski

May 21, 2026 1h 1m Transcript

Polymarket and Kalshi are everywhere. But what are they doing to society? Jathan Sadowski joins Paris Marx to discuss the rise of prediction markets and their negative social effects as they push the…

The UK Government’s AI Obsession is a Big Risk w/ Will Dunn

May 14, 2026 58m

What happens when a government goes all in on AI? It creates some huge vulnerabilities. Will Dunn joins Paris Marx to dig into how the UK government is using chatbots to write laws without public…

Muskism is the New Fordism w/ Ben Tarnoff & Quinn Slobodian

May 07, 2026 1h 5m Transcript

Paris Marx is joined by Ben Tarnoff and Quinn Slobodian to discuss their new book Muskism which explores how Elon Musk exemplifies a new economic system shaping our lives, similar to Fordism in the…

Tim Cook’s Real Legacy at Apple w/ Brian Merchant

Apr 30, 2026 59m Transcript

Paris Marx is joined by Brian Merchant to discuss Apple’s announcement that Tim Cook is stepping down as CEO, including his history and legacy, and what may be next for the company.Brian Merchant is…

The Problem with "CEO Said a Thing" Journalism w/ Karl Bode

Apr 23, 2026 59m Transcript

Paris Marx is joined by Karl Bode to discuss how tech journalists coupled with corporate interests are irresponsibly boosting the profile of tech CEOs, further damaging public trust in institutional…

Cybertrucks Are a Safety Disaster w/ Dara Kerr

Apr 16, 2026 54m Transcript

Paris Marx is joined by Dara Kerr to discuss how Elon’s decision to prioritize aesthetics over safety has created a safety crisis causing people to burn alive in their Cybertrucks and other Tesla…

Take A Break From The Feed w/ Amanda Mull

Apr 09, 2026 1h 2m Transcript

Paris Marx is joined by Amanda Mull to discuss the effects of constantly “monitoring the situation” through custom news, social, or live feeds, including higher rates of anxiety and disconnection,…

Why Iran is Attacking Data Centers w/ Sam Biddle

Apr 02, 2026 59m Transcript

Paris Marx is joined by Sam Biddle to discuss what it means for data centers to become targets in a war, and how Silicon Valley is aiding the US war against Iran.Sam Biddle is a technology journalist…

The Long History of the US War on Iran w/ Spencer Ackerman

Mar 26, 2026 1h 6m Transcript

Paris Marx is joined by Spencer Ackerman to discuss the US and Israeli war on Iran, including the history that led to this moment and what we might see from here.Spencer Ackerman is the author of…

Elon Musk and Jeffrey Epstein w/ Ed Niedermeyer

Mar 19, 2026 1h 18m Transcript

Paris Marx is joined by Ed Niedermeyer to discuss the years-long relationship between Elon Musk and Jeffrey Epstein, and how their relationship sheds light on the murky inner workings of the one…

The Left Doesn’t Hate Technology w/ Gita Jackson

Mar 12, 2026 1h 2m Transcript

Paris Marx is joined by Gita Jackson to discuss why the left’s hatred of AI is justified, why a different approach to technology is necessary, and how they’re reassessing their own relationships with…

Bill Gates and Jeffrey Epstein w/ Tim Schwab

Mar 05, 2026 58m Transcript

Paris Marx is joined by Tim Schwab to discuss the evolving story of Bill Gates and his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, as well as the issues that arise from allowing billionaires to use…

The Luddite Club is For Everyone w/ Amanda Hanna-McLeer & Lucy Jackson

Feb 26, 2026 55m Transcript

Paris Marx is joined by Amanda Hanna-McLeer and Lucy Jackson to discuss the story of The Luddite Club, from its beginnings as a high school organization to its pivot into a non-profit and growth into…

What’s Driving the Push For Humanoid Robots w/ James Vincent

Feb 19, 2026 59m Transcript

Paris Marx is joined by James Vincent to discuss why we’re seeing humanoid robots everywhere, the motivations to pursue an all-purpose robot, how close we are to achieving that goal, and the social…

The Green Transition Needs So Much Mining w/ Thea Riofrancos

Feb 12, 2026 1h 1m Transcript

Paris Marx is joined by Thea Riofrancos to discuss the global struggle to move away from fossil fuels and the future of the green transition, including the limitations of existing supply chains,…

Netflix Buying Warner Would Be a Disaster w/ AS Hamrah

Feb 05, 2026 55m Transcript

Paris Marx is joined by AS Hamrah to discuss the proposed Netflix-Warner Bros Discovery merger and what it might mean for the state of decline already facing modern cinema.AS Hamrah is a film critic…

Elon Musk Profits Off Non-Consensual Deepfakes w/ Kat Tenbarge

Jan 29, 2026 1h 6m Transcript

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…

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