Jacob Ward
@byjacobward.bsky.social
Journalist at TheRipCurrent.com covering AI, surveillance, disinformation, platforms, the whole shebang. My book "The Loop" about AI mania is out in paperback. Former NBC, Al Jazeera, CNN, PBS.
That's the Urgent Futures podcast, of course, with Jesse Damiani.
November 4, 2025 at 6:42 PM
That's the Urgent Futures podcast, of course, with Jesse Damiani.
I so appreciate the shoutout! Yeah, that argument makes me CRAZY.
May 8, 2025 at 12:34 AM
I so appreciate the shoutout! Yeah, that argument makes me CRAZY.
Thanks Jeff! Much obliged! I spend most of my time on TikTok, and The Rip Current is my podcast if you care to listen!
May 2, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Thanks Jeff! Much obliged! I spend most of my time on TikTok, and The Rip Current is my podcast if you care to listen!
This is a fantastic question. It’s also one of my big preoccupations right now. One gambling addict told me that being someone like him now that sports betting is on your phone is like being an alcoholic who has to carry a fifth of vodka everywhere. I’ll definitely ask about it!
April 27, 2025 at 2:40 AM
This is a fantastic question. It’s also one of my big preoccupations right now. One gambling addict told me that being someone like him now that sports betting is on your phone is like being an alcoholic who has to carry a fifth of vodka everywhere. I’ll definitely ask about it!
Would love to know what questions you have about this moment in addiction and human behavior. Lay em on me!
April 27, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Would love to know what questions you have about this moment in addiction and human behavior. Lay em on me!
Thanks for the kind words! I believe I’m going back on TWIT’s sister show Intelligent Machines soon, and should be unpacking more of the book there. I really appreciate you!
April 23, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Thanks for the kind words! I believe I’m going back on TWIT’s sister show Intelligent Machines soon, and should be unpacking more of the book there. I really appreciate you!