Peak Salvation

Spark Anvil, LLC

Former CEO and tech millionaire Philip Su is saved from spiraling depression when he becomes an Amazon warehouse worker during Peak 2021, the company‘s busiest season from Black Friday to Christmas. Philip explores not only what it‘s like to go from earning seven figures in an air-conditioned office to working mandatory overtime for just above minimum wage, but also the impact of technology and automation on our collective futures and the unexpected blessing of resetting the hedonic treadmill.

  1. 16: Where Are They Now?

    2022/11/15

    16: Where Are They Now?

    On his first anniversary of working peak season at Amazon, Philip reflects on life after Peak, and on the career decisions he's made in the months hence.  Full transcript at https://peaksalvation.com/where-are-they-now. If you'd like to try The Program (audio series) podcast, a high-quality fiction production exploring future technical dystopias, please check it out. My favorite episode is this one: https://programaudioseries.com/11-motherboard/. Thank you all for your continued support! Please write me at philip@peaksalvation.com, and rate Peak Salvation on iTunes and Spotify. I'd love to hear from you.

    24分
  2. 15: Hello From The Outside

    2022/03/25

    15: Hello From The Outside

    It's the end of Philip's time at Amazon. The warehouse, BFI4, celebrates Christmas with a free lunch, and Philip gets, at last, to enter Bezos's Balls.

    48分
  3. 14: The Major Lift

    2022/03/18

    14: The Major Lift

    Philip is encouraged when meeting an associate who also joined Amazon in order to combat depression. He reflects on the benefits of his journey thus far, and encounters an incredibly rare event that's full of wonder. Full transcript: https://peaksalvation.com/the-major-lift

    40分
  4. 13: Gonna Make You Sweat

    2022/03/11

    13: Gonna Make You Sweat

    The tendinitis plaguing Philip reaches fever pitch, forcing him to navigate the labyrinthine process of getting a medical accommodation from Amazon. The whole process proves farcical, calling into question whether the system works at all. Full transcript: https://peaksalvation.com/gonna-make-you-sweat

    51分
  5. 12: Socioeconomic Bends

    2022/03/04

    12: Socioeconomic Bends

    Philip is invited to a private event at the Space Needle where only multimillionaires are allowed. Such things apparently do exist — and they're as surreal as they sound. Full transcript: https://peaksalvation.com/socioeconomic-bends

    41分
  6. 11: Thank You Very Much, Mr. Roboto

    2022/02/25

    11: Thank You Very Much, Mr. Roboto

    The tide of basal talent required to participate in our winner-take-all economy is rising beyond the capabilities of many. Computers used to serve our needs; we now increasingly serve robot overlords. What will happen to skilled labor in this future? Full transcript: https://peaksalvation.com/thank-you-very-much-mr-roboto.

    46分
  7. 10: Chasing That Paper

    2022/02/18

    10: Chasing That Paper

    Philip spends all the money he makes in a day during that same day, and finds it doesn't last long at all. Turns out there are tons of surprising ways to make money once you already have some. It's not a zero sum game; we can all be better off. Full transcript at https://peaksalvation.com/chasing-that-paper.

    39分
  8. 9: Mother Brain

    2022/02/11

    9: Mother Brain

    All sorts of shirking happen inside an Amazon warehouse, including impromptu basketball games tossing customer packages. But there are also associates who inspire, with their dedication and drive. Finally, the entire warehouse system goes down for eight hours, giving Philip the time to learn about parts of the warehouse he'd otherwise never be able to. Full transcript: https://peaksalvation.com/mother-brain

    44分
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番組について

Former CEO and tech millionaire Philip Su is saved from spiraling depression when he becomes an Amazon warehouse worker during Peak 2021, the company‘s busiest season from Black Friday to Christmas. Philip explores not only what it‘s like to go from earning seven figures in an air-conditioned office to working mandatory overtime for just above minimum wage, but also the impact of technology and automation on our collective futures and the unexpected blessing of resetting the hedonic treadmill.

情報

  • クリエイター
    Spark Anvil, LLC
  • 配信期間
    21年 - 22年
  • エピソード
    16
  • 制限指定
    不適切な内容を含まない
  • Copyright
    © Spark Anvil, LLC
  • 番組のWebサイト
    Peak Salvation