
Were we sleeping when everything changed? Seems like the technologically driven future is already here. On kill switch, we explain the right NOW of our super charged technological lives. New host Dexter Thomas answers questions big and small – like who’s behind Shrimp Jesus, and could you get arrested by a computer?
kill switch also brings the DIY back to tech – “How to Now” on everything from ho... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 50 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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Forget building the next app – Silicon Valley’s tech bros are now trying to rebuild themselves. Peptides are the new frontier into biohacking, promising better sleep, sharper focus, and maybe even eternal youth. Dexter talks to Zara Stone, a culture ... more
A few weeks ago on Monday, October 20, a major outage in Amazon Web Services took down a bunch of the Internet. How did an error in one data center in Virginia affect everything from Snapchat and Reddit to ‘smartbeds’ to government services? Dexter t... more
Corporate America has bet on AI to make work faster and cheaper. Companies like Meta and Microsoft are laying off employees, hoping it will save them money. But a new study has found that there’s a growing wave of “workslop” and AI is actually making... more
ICEBlock was an app created to help people report ICE sightings. Then, Apple pulled it from the App Store. But in between those events, there was a semi-public fight over whether the app was actually helpful to immigrants. Dexter talks with security ... more
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This is such breath of old school geek ness I love is so much. Each episode is filled with facts and skepticism based on experience with real world ideas. Thank you!
I learn something new every episode. Very entertaining with a great host
30% Ads at least. Unlistenable.
Thanks for the show. Being Gen X isnt easy anymore
Back when this was Sleepwalkers I loved the show as an interesting way to be wary of future tech developments. Now as Kill Switch it's really become a must listen show to keep up with how technology is changing society, well researched and engaging.
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Exploring the complexities of modern technology and its implications, episodes focus on various topics from AI and digital privacy to gaming accessibility and the evolving nature of social media. The discussion often centers around critical societal and ethical questions, aiming to demystify technology for everyday listeners while fostering a sense of accountability among users. This engaging approach helps translate complicated concepts into relatable content, addressing emerging trends and challenges in the tech world, such as the impact of AI-generated content on workplace dynamics and privacy concerns surrounding digital platforms.
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