Tech Won’t Save Us
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· Oct 7
DATA VAMPIRES is a four-part series digging into the costs of hyperscale data centers and why tech billionaires are so desperate to build more.
In Part 1, we explore where “the cloud” came from and how it expands the power of Amazon, Microsoft, and Google.
Full ep: techwontsave.us/episode/241_...
In Part 1, we explore where “the cloud” came from and how it expands the power of Amazon, Microsoft, and Google.
Full ep: techwontsave.us/episode/241_...
It’s 2026 and generative AI is still at the center of the tech conversation — for better or worse.
In light of that, this week we’re replaying a great interview with @karenhao.bsky.social about OpenAI and the model of AI development pushed by Sam Altman.
Full ep: techwontsave.us/episode/310_...
In light of that, this week we’re replaying a great interview with @karenhao.bsky.social about OpenAI and the model of AI development pushed by Sam Altman.
Full ep: techwontsave.us/episode/310_...
January 10, 2026 at 6:45 PM
It’s 2026 and generative AI is still at the center of the tech conversation — for better or worse.
In light of that, this week we’re replaying a great interview with @karenhao.bsky.social about OpenAI and the model of AI development pushed by Sam Altman.
Full ep: techwontsave.us/episode/310_...
In light of that, this week we’re replaying a great interview with @karenhao.bsky.social about OpenAI and the model of AI development pushed by Sam Altman.
Full ep: techwontsave.us/episode/310_...
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Every day, thousands of women and children are victimized by people on X using the Grok chatbot to generate scantily clad and naked photos of them.
It’s time for governments to take action. Elon Musk’s X should have been banned long ago. They don’t have an excuse to delay any longer.
It’s time for governments to take action. Elon Musk’s X should have been banned long ago. They don’t have an excuse to delay any longer.
Elon Musk’s X must be banned
Regulators need to stop cowering before the richest man in the world
disconnect.blog
January 8, 2026 at 5:26 PM
Every day, thousands of women and children are victimized by people on X using the Grok chatbot to generate scantily clad and naked photos of them.
It’s time for governments to take action. Elon Musk’s X should have been banned long ago. They don’t have an excuse to delay any longer.
It’s time for governments to take action. Elon Musk’s X should have been banned long ago. They don’t have an excuse to delay any longer.
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More people are questioning the effect of digital tech, AI, and even streaming on culture — and some are even going back to analog!
In light of that, this week we’re replaying a great interview with @lizpelly.bsky.social about music, streaming, and Spotify.
Full ep: techwontsave.us/episode/309_...
In light of that, this week we’re replaying a great interview with @lizpelly.bsky.social about music, streaming, and Spotify.
Full ep: techwontsave.us/episode/309_...
January 2, 2026 at 3:57 PM
More people are questioning the effect of digital tech, AI, and even streaming on culture — and some are even going back to analog!
In light of that, this week we’re replaying a great interview with @lizpelly.bsky.social about music, streaming, and Spotify.
Full ep: techwontsave.us/episode/309_...
In light of that, this week we’re replaying a great interview with @lizpelly.bsky.social about music, streaming, and Spotify.
Full ep: techwontsave.us/episode/309_...
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yesssss
More people are questioning the effect of digital tech, AI, and even streaming on culture — and some are even going back to analog!
In light of that, this week we’re replaying a great interview with @lizpelly.bsky.social about music, streaming, and Spotify.
Full ep: techwontsave.us/episode/309_...
In light of that, this week we’re replaying a great interview with @lizpelly.bsky.social about music, streaming, and Spotify.
Full ep: techwontsave.us/episode/309_...
January 2, 2026 at 4:18 PM
yesssss
More people are questioning the effect of digital tech, AI, and even streaming on culture — and some are even going back to analog!
In light of that, this week we’re replaying a great interview with @lizpelly.bsky.social about music, streaming, and Spotify.
Full ep: techwontsave.us/episode/309_...
In light of that, this week we’re replaying a great interview with @lizpelly.bsky.social about music, streaming, and Spotify.
Full ep: techwontsave.us/episode/309_...
January 2, 2026 at 3:57 PM
More people are questioning the effect of digital tech, AI, and even streaming on culture — and some are even going back to analog!
In light of that, this week we’re replaying a great interview with @lizpelly.bsky.social about music, streaming, and Spotify.
Full ep: techwontsave.us/episode/309_...
In light of that, this week we’re replaying a great interview with @lizpelly.bsky.social about music, streaming, and Spotify.
Full ep: techwontsave.us/episode/309_...
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If this year was about getting off US tech, 2026 is the year to reassess the digital revolution — what works, what doesn’t; what to keep, and what to reject.
I’ve only just started to consider what needs to change about how I use digital technology, but I’m excited to learn more next year.
I’ve only just started to consider what needs to change about how I use digital technology, but I’m excited to learn more next year.
We need to reassess our relationship to digital tech
Getting off US tech led me to a wider questioning of digital convenience
disconnect.blog
December 31, 2025 at 8:42 PM
If this year was about getting off US tech, 2026 is the year to reassess the digital revolution — what works, what doesn’t; what to keep, and what to reject.
I’ve only just started to consider what needs to change about how I use digital technology, but I’m excited to learn more next year.
I’ve only just started to consider what needs to change about how I use digital technology, but I’m excited to learn more next year.
2025 is coming to a close — and that means it’s time to wrap up the biggest stories and worst people in tech!
This week @jathansadowski.com and @bcmerchant.bsky.social join @parismarx.com to give their insights on the past year.
Full ep: techwontsave.us/episode/308_...
This week @jathansadowski.com and @bcmerchant.bsky.social join @parismarx.com to give their insights on the past year.
Full ep: techwontsave.us/episode/308_...
December 24, 2025 at 8:58 PM
2025 is coming to a close — and that means it’s time to wrap up the biggest stories and worst people in tech!
This week @jathansadowski.com and @bcmerchant.bsky.social join @parismarx.com to give their insights on the past year.
Full ep: techwontsave.us/episode/308_...
This week @jathansadowski.com and @bcmerchant.bsky.social join @parismarx.com to give their insights on the past year.
Full ep: techwontsave.us/episode/308_...
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close game?
🚨 THE RESULTS ARE IN 🚨
After a week of voting on 32 of the worst people in the tech industry, we have a winner!
The Worst Person in Tech for 2025 is…
🚀 ELON MUSK 🎉
After a week of voting on 32 of the worst people in the tech industry, we have a winner!
The Worst Person in Tech for 2025 is…
🚀 ELON MUSK 🎉
December 20, 2025 at 1:10 AM
close game?
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Also the worst person on earth in general
🚨 THE RESULTS ARE IN 🚨
After a week of voting on 32 of the worst people in the tech industry, we have a winner!
The Worst Person in Tech for 2025 is…
🚀 ELON MUSK 🎉
After a week of voting on 32 of the worst people in the tech industry, we have a winner!
The Worst Person in Tech for 2025 is…
🚀 ELON MUSK 🎉
December 20, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Also the worst person on earth in general
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I voted for Thiel, but Musk has been working really hard for the title, so I guess he deserved it.
🚨 THE RESULTS ARE IN 🚨
After a week of voting on 32 of the worst people in the tech industry, we have a winner!
The Worst Person in Tech for 2025 is…
🚀 ELON MUSK 🎉
After a week of voting on 32 of the worst people in the tech industry, we have a winner!
The Worst Person in Tech for 2025 is…
🚀 ELON MUSK 🎉
December 20, 2025 at 12:55 AM
I voted for Thiel, but Musk has been working really hard for the title, so I guess he deserved it.
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Peter Thiel's lectures on the anti-Christ weren't nearly enough to make up for Elon's mass murder spree.
🚨 THE RESULTS ARE IN 🚨
After a week of voting on 32 of the worst people in the tech industry, we have a winner!
The Worst Person in Tech for 2025 is…
🚀 ELON MUSK 🎉
After a week of voting on 32 of the worst people in the tech industry, we have a winner!
The Worst Person in Tech for 2025 is…
🚀 ELON MUSK 🎉
December 20, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Peter Thiel's lectures on the anti-Christ weren't nearly enough to make up for Elon's mass murder spree.
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🚨 THE RESULTS ARE IN 🚨
After a week of voting on 32 of the worst people in the tech industry, we have a winner!
The Worst Person in Tech for 2025 is…
🚀 ELON MUSK 🎉
After a week of voting on 32 of the worst people in the tech industry, we have a winner!
The Worst Person in Tech for 2025 is…
🚀 ELON MUSK 🎉
December 20, 2025 at 1:05 AM
And because Tech Won’t Save Us believes in a transparent democracy, here are the vote totals so you know they weren’t rigged after voting was complete!
December 20, 2025 at 1:02 AM
And because Tech Won’t Save Us believes in a transparent democracy, here are the vote totals so you know they weren’t rigged after voting was complete!
The results for third place were even closer.
Sam Altman takes the bronze, pushing aside Mark Zuckerberg by a mere two-vote margin!
Sam Altman takes the bronze, pushing aside Mark Zuckerberg by a mere two-vote margin!
December 20, 2025 at 1:00 AM
The results for third place were even closer.
Sam Altman takes the bronze, pushing aside Mark Zuckerberg by a mere two-vote margin!
Sam Altman takes the bronze, pushing aside Mark Zuckerberg by a mere two-vote margin!
Elon Musk holds onto the crown he won last year. But Peter Thiel made up a lot of ground, coming close to retaking it after an earlier win in the bracket. Who will win next year?
🏆 THE RESULTS ARE IN 🏆
After narrowly losing to Thiel in 2022, then taking the crown in a competition with Jeff Bezos last year…
…ELON MUSK retains the title of Worst Person in Tech 2024.
Is anyone even surprised?
After narrowly losing to Thiel in 2022, then taking the crown in a competition with Jeff Bezos last year…
…ELON MUSK retains the title of Worst Person in Tech 2024.
Is anyone even surprised?
December 20, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Elon Musk holds onto the crown he won last year. But Peter Thiel made up a lot of ground, coming close to retaking it after an earlier win in the bracket. Who will win next year?
🚨 THE RESULTS ARE IN 🚨
After a week of voting on 32 of the worst people in the tech industry, we have a winner!
The Worst Person in Tech for 2025 is…
🚀 ELON MUSK 🎉
After a week of voting on 32 of the worst people in the tech industry, we have a winner!
The Worst Person in Tech for 2025 is…
🚀 ELON MUSK 🎉
December 20, 2025 at 12:52 AM
🚨 THE RESULTS ARE IN 🚨
After a week of voting on 32 of the worst people in the tech industry, we have a winner!
The Worst Person in Tech for 2025 is…
🚀 ELON MUSK 🎉
After a week of voting on 32 of the worst people in the tech industry, we have a winner!
The Worst Person in Tech for 2025 is…
🚀 ELON MUSK 🎉
Elon Musk continues his winning streak, having taken the crown in 2024.
But this time Peter Thiel made up a lot of ground, coming much closer to stealing the prize back for himself.
But this time Peter Thiel made up a lot of ground, coming much closer to stealing the prize back for himself.
🏆 THE RESULTS ARE IN 🏆
After narrowly losing to Thiel in 2022, then taking the crown in a competition with Jeff Bezos last year…
…ELON MUSK retains the title of Worst Person in Tech 2024.
Is anyone even surprised?
After narrowly losing to Thiel in 2022, then taking the crown in a competition with Jeff Bezos last year…
…ELON MUSK retains the title of Worst Person in Tech 2024.
Is anyone even surprised?
December 20, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Elon Musk continues his winning streak, having taken the crown in 2024.
But this time Peter Thiel made up a lot of ground, coming much closer to stealing the prize back for himself.
But this time Peter Thiel made up a lot of ground, coming much closer to stealing the prize back for himself.
🚨 THE RESULTS ARE IN 🚨
After a week of voting on 32 of the worst people in the tech industry, we have a winner!
The Worst Person in Tech for 2025 is…
🚀 ELON MUSK 🎉
After a week of voting on 32 of the worst people in the tech industry, we have a winner!
The Worst Person in Tech for 2025 is…
🚀 ELON MUSK 🎉
December 20, 2025 at 12:52 AM
🚨 THE RESULTS ARE IN 🚨
After a week of voting on 32 of the worst people in the tech industry, we have a winner!
The Worst Person in Tech for 2025 is…
🚀 ELON MUSK 🎉
After a week of voting on 32 of the worst people in the tech industry, we have a winner!
The Worst Person in Tech for 2025 is…
🚀 ELON MUSK 🎉
Thirty minutes left to vote!
🚨 THE FINAL TWO 🚨
From thirty-two candidates, we’ve now made it to the final round where Elon Musk and Peter Thiel will face off for the crown.
Who will win? You decide!
🗳️ Cast your ballot: twsu.forms.app/wpit25-final
From thirty-two candidates, we’ve now made it to the final round where Elon Musk and Peter Thiel will face off for the crown.
Who will win? You decide!
🗳️ Cast your ballot: twsu.forms.app/wpit25-final
December 19, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Thirty minutes left to vote!
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this final four matchup feels right.
🚨 THE FINAL TWO 🚨
From thirty-two candidates, we’ve now made it to the final round where Elon Musk and Peter Thiel will face off for the crown.
Who will win? You decide!
🗳️ Cast your ballot: twsu.forms.app/wpit25-final
From thirty-two candidates, we’ve now made it to the final round where Elon Musk and Peter Thiel will face off for the crown.
Who will win? You decide!
🗳️ Cast your ballot: twsu.forms.app/wpit25-final
December 19, 2025 at 10:26 PM
this final four matchup feels right.
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It’s been a wild year — and we need to break it down!
Join @parismarx.com, @jathansadowski.com, @bcmerchant.bsky.social, and @edwardongwesojr.com tomorrow at 3pm PT / 6pm ET / 11pm GMT for a livestream to wrap up the year in tech.
Become a Patreon supporter to join us: patreon.com/techwontsaveus
Join @parismarx.com, @jathansadowski.com, @bcmerchant.bsky.social, and @edwardongwesojr.com tomorrow at 3pm PT / 6pm ET / 11pm GMT for a livestream to wrap up the year in tech.
Become a Patreon supporter to join us: patreon.com/techwontsaveus
December 19, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Livestream starts in a little more than a half hour. Become a Patreon supporter to join us!
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Last day for voting for the ultimate tech dbag championships!
I'm not sure what the grand prize is, but I'll be disappointed if it's not being tossed into a woodchipper
I'm not sure what the grand prize is, but I'll be disappointed if it's not being tossed into a woodchipper
🚨 THE FINAL TWO 🚨
From thirty-two candidates, we’ve now made it to the final round where Elon Musk and Peter Thiel will face off for the crown.
Who will win? You decide!
🗳️ Cast your ballot: twsu.forms.app/wpit25-final
From thirty-two candidates, we’ve now made it to the final round where Elon Musk and Peter Thiel will face off for the crown.
Who will win? You decide!
🗳️ Cast your ballot: twsu.forms.app/wpit25-final
December 19, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Last day for voting for the ultimate tech dbag championships!
I'm not sure what the grand prize is, but I'll be disappointed if it's not being tossed into a woodchipper
I'm not sure what the grand prize is, but I'll be disappointed if it's not being tossed into a woodchipper
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As a devout atheist, the only evidence against my conviction is that Satan is walking the earth in the guise of Peter Thiel.
🚨 THE FINAL TWO 🚨
From thirty-two candidates, we’ve now made it to the final round where Elon Musk and Peter Thiel will face off for the crown.
Who will win? You decide!
🗳️ Cast your ballot: twsu.forms.app/wpit25-final
From thirty-two candidates, we’ve now made it to the final round where Elon Musk and Peter Thiel will face off for the crown.
Who will win? You decide!
🗳️ Cast your ballot: twsu.forms.app/wpit25-final
December 19, 2025 at 8:01 PM
As a devout atheist, the only evidence against my conviction is that Satan is walking the earth in the guise of Peter Thiel.
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I'm going with Thiel because he's smarter and has whatever addictions he's got under control
🚨 THE FINAL TWO 🚨
From thirty-two candidates, we’ve now made it to the final round where Elon Musk and Peter Thiel will face off for the crown.
Who will win? You decide!
🗳️ Cast your ballot: twsu.forms.app/wpit25-final
From thirty-two candidates, we’ve now made it to the final round where Elon Musk and Peter Thiel will face off for the crown.
Who will win? You decide!
🗳️ Cast your ballot: twsu.forms.app/wpit25-final
December 19, 2025 at 4:57 PM
I'm going with Thiel because he's smarter and has whatever addictions he's got under control