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Offline with Jon Favreau

Offline with Jon Favreau
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Donald Trump
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Internet Culture
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Taylor Swift
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Nora Ephron
Tom Hanks
Meg Ryan
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Information Overload
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AOL
Fox Books
Biden Administration
Political Hobbyism

Is the internet slowly breaking our brains, and if so, what can we do about it?

Offline with Jon Favreau is a place where you can take a break from doom-scrolling and tune in to deeper conversations about the impact of technology and the internet on our politics and culture.

Intimate interviews between Pod Save America host Jon Favreau and notable guests like Stephen Colbert, Hasan Piker, Chim... more

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Imran Ahmed, CEO of the Center for Countering Digital Hate, joins Offline to talk about the horrifying trends his team has unearthed across social media platforms…and how it’s put him in the crosshairs of the Trump Administration. To date, Imran has ... more

Max Fisher returns to the show to podmaxx with Jon about the latest Offline-worthy news, including the landmark court case that's put Mark Zuckerberg on trial and internal drama at the AI giants that has the companies feuding with the Department of D... more

AI company Anthropic has a new, values-oriented “constitution” that they’re feeding their chatbot, Claude. Amanda Askell, the company’s in-house philosopher, joins Offline to talk about what it means to teach ethics to an LLM, whether the AI skews mo... more

Charlie Warzel, Atlantic staff writer and host of the "Galaxy Brain" podcast, joins Offline to break down the news of the week: how Elon Musk's negligence and the Epstein Files continue to corrode our society, whether we’ve reached The Singularity wi... more

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Recent Guests

Amanda Askell
AI philosopher at Anthropic, responsible for shaping Claude's personality
Anthropic
Episode: 222: The Philosopher Teaching AI to Be Good
Charlie Warzel
Writer at The Atlantic and host of the Galaxy Brain podcast
The Atlantic
Episode: 221: Can Truth Survive the Trump Era?
Lydia Polgreen
Journalist and opinion columnist at The New York Times
The New York Times
Episode: 219: The Fight to Liberate Minnesota (and America)
Cory Doctorow
Journalist, blogger, and science fiction writer
Episode: 218: The Enshittification of the Internet (with Cory Doctorow)
Jay Caspian Kang
Author of The New Yorker's Fault Line column
The New Yorker
Episode: 217: ICE Killings and the Death of Shared Reality
George Packer
Author and journalist, known for his insightful political commentary
The Atlantic
Episode: 216: What Comes After Trump?
Julie Shelfo
Former New York Times reporter and founder of Mothers Against Media Addiction
Episode: 215: The Movement to Protect Kids from Big Tech
Noah Smith
Economist, former finance professor, and Bloomberg columnist
Episode: 214: A Techno-Optimist’s Case for AI
James Talarico
A state representative in Texas running for the US Senate
Episode: 211: James Talarico Wants to Fight with Love

Host

Jon Favreau
Host of Offline, Jon Favreau engages in thoughtful discussions exploring the impact of technology and its effects on culture and society.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 4k ratings
  • AI & Work Discussion

    Why does NO analysis of AI & the future of work say the obvious: we NEED caretakers. We need teachers, life coaches, personal trainers, elder care, new mom supporters. The most important work is people-to-people & we desperately need more of this. Jobs will not disappear if we decide to build a utopia. We can care for the Earth & each other. Ton of jobs already exist for that & we could invent worlds of work to make a healthy, happy humanity. Duh.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    S_Hermes_G
    United States15 days ago
  • Offline’s guests

    I come to Offline to listen to smart people articulate their thoughts and opinions. Adam F didn’t provide that content.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    VAgrrl
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great

    This is a great show. I really enjoy the focused and thorough analysis on a differ, but relevant, subject each episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OTAY OT
    United Statesa month ago
  • Project 2028

    What is now! Jon You need to get Obama creating project 2028, ASAP.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    *nmr
    United States2 months ago
  • Seeing round corners

    Amazing podcast. The clarity of thought, the lucidity of observations about how technology has collided with humanity are well worth digesting. Thank you Jon and team for helping look round corners to find a better path.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LarryG8576
    United Kingdom2 months ago

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Many comments highlight the insightful nature of the conversations, with guests that challenge mainstream narratives and provoke introspection.
Listeners appreciate the podcast for its thoughtful and engaging discussions, often mentioning how it provides a much-needed break from the chaotic online environment.
There are mixed feelings about the shifts in content focus, with some expressing a desire for a return to more tech-centered discussions rather than broader political topics.

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222: The Philosopher Teaching AI to Be Good
Q: What do you do in your day-to-day work as a philosopher at an AI company?
My work involves thinking about difficult areas and how models should behave, defining nuances, and communicating this to the models we train.
222: The Philosopher Teaching AI to Be Good
Q: Does that make it hard for Claude to express the experience of being non-human?
Yes, it's hard for models to understand their own entities and to express their situation accurately, often wanting to emulate human responses instead.
222: The Philosopher Teaching AI to Be Good
Q: How did you get from studying philosophy to working in artificial intelligence?
I realized that AI was potentially going to be a big deal, possibly bigger than some people were thinking at the time, and I wanted to contribute to making it go well.
219: The Fight to Liberate Minnesota (and America)
Q: What are the grassroots efforts happening in response to ICE activities in Minnesota?
There are numerous community groups organizing neighborhood watch efforts, sharing information on ICE activity, and offering mutual aid to those impacted by the raids.
216: What Comes After Trump?
Q: Do you think that the pro-democracy side needs an equally exciting mission for people, especially young people, to get people participating, excited, paying attention?
Packer believes liberal democracy needs to appeal to higher aspirations beyond just material well-being, focusing on common decency and recognition of humanity.

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Focused on the effects of technology and internet culture, the discussions present a blend of topical and deeply personal conversations with a variety of notable figures. Topics often revolve around social media's influence, political trends, and broader societal challenges, examining how constant connectivity shapes human experiences. The intimate format encourages genuine reflection on how listeners can navigate their digital lives while fostering healthier relationships and mental well-being. Unique in its approach, the dialogue often integrates humor and empathy, making complex issues accessible and engaging for the audience.

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1. Amanda Askell
2. Charlie Warzel
3. Lydia Polgreen
4. Cory Doctorow
5. Jay Caspian Kang
6. George Packer
7. Julie Shelfo
8. Noah Smith

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