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Read Max

Max Read
Silicon Valley
Elon Musk
Openai
Patrick Collison
Social Media
Google
Leopold Aschenbrenner
Democracy
AGI
Donald Trump
Ayn Rand
James Scott
Ai-Generated Audio
Deepfakes
AI Products
Lucy Letby
Vivek Ramaswamy
Bill Ackman
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company
Future Fund

Explaining the weird new future, one podcast at a time. Subscribe for internet culture, mega-platform grotesquerie, crypto conspiracies, deep forum lore, fringe politics, and other artifacts of what's to come. maxread.substack.com

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Greetings from Read Max HQ! This week’s newsletter is a video-slash-podcast-slash-Substack Live with my friend John Ganz. Among the topics discussed:

* The Epstein birthday book and the unbelievably creepy tone of the messages

* The “tech summit” b... more

My friend John Ganz and I reformed our intermittent podcast this week to talk about New York Times columnist Ross Douthat’s interview with PayPal founder Peter Thiel. Among the topics covered:

* Why Thiel is obsessed with Greta Thunberg, who he seem... more

Greetings from Read Max HQ! Today’s post is a Read Max audiovisual product featuring cohost Sam Biddle, senior technology reporter at The Intercept.

A quick interstitial reminder: Read Max is a subscription business! In order to devote the time I do... more

Greetings from Read Max HQ! On Tuesday afternoon John Ganz of Unpopular Front joined me for an experimental “Substack Live” with only two brief interruptions (one when I fat-fingered an end to the stream and two when John’s internet cut out). Our cha... more

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Recent Guests

Sam Biddle
Senior technology reporter at The Intercept and former writer for Valleywag and Gawker
The Intercept
Episode: What if "A.I." is just more surveillance?
Henry Farrell
Professor at Johns Hopkins, blogger at programmablemutter.com
Johns Hopkins University
Episode: The Silicon Valley canon and malformed publics
Quinn Slobodian
Professor of International History at Boston University and author
Boston University
Episode: What the hell is going on with Elon Musk?

Hosts

Max Reed
Co-host and frequent contributor, often providing critical analysis and humorous commentary on technology and cultural issues, along with insights on internet phenomena.
John Ganz
Co-host known for engaging discussions that combine cultural critique with contemporary political analysis, often addressing the implications of technology on society.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 49 ratings
  • Better Than Food on Franklin

    This is infinitely better than that food blog show about a single street that drove me NUTS.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    patrick swayze fan
    United Statesa year ago
  • Witty & relevant commentary!

    Considering that I need another email like I need a [insert violent metaphor here], and that I frequently lie to myself about my incredible ability to multitask, I’m quite enjoying Read Max in podcast form!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tammeri
    United Statesa year ago
  • One Weird Trick

    This podcast is desperately in need of an an editor. It is torture waiting for the speaker to get to the meat of the matter. Who has the time to wait? Also, the speaker is not up-to-date on child labor laws in general.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Please- no nicknames 😊
    United Statesa year ago

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Q: How do you perceive the impact of technology on modern education?
There's a perception that technology negatively impacts educational quality, especially in terms of cultural literacy and critical thinking.
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Q: What themes do you see connecting Jacob Silverman's and Ross Douthat's critiques of internet culture?
The critiques both resonate with a sense of cultural unease but diverge on solutions, with Silverman's humor contrasting Douthat's apocalyptic outlook.

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What is Read Max about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Exploring the intersections of technology, culture, and politics, this podcast offers commentary on the dynamics shaping our present and future. The discussions frequently address themes such as internet culture, the influence of major tech figures like Elon Musk, and the societal implications of artificial intelligence and military technology. Episodes engage with contemporary issues through a critical lens, dissecting articles and interviews to unpack the complexities of mainstream narratives and fringe topics alike. Notably, the hosts blend humor with insightful analysis, often reflecting on the absurdities and deeply ingrained ideologies within today's digital landscape, making it a thought-provoking listen for those interested in under... more

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