People vs Algorithms

The Recalibration to Normal

This is shaping up to be a TikTok election where relatability is at a premium. The successful rollout of the Harris-Walz ticket is moving authenticity from loudly telling the truths others dare not to something softer and more familiar. Plus: the recalibration of remote work, AI backlash and the difficulty of deciding level of spending on content as the weight of many publisher models shifts to indirect monetization paths.

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  • 04:18 Political Campaign Strategies
  • 13:00 Generational Shifts and Voting Patterns
  • 19:20 The Future of Media and Technology
  • 31:07 Prediction Markets and Media
  • 35:46 Media Products and Betting Data
  • 38:16 The Future of Remote Work
  • 40:33 AI and Its Ethical Implications
  • 42:42 Peter Thiel on Joe Rogan's Podcast
  • 45:19 The Role of VCs in Politics
  • 49:20 Good Product



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