Silicon Valley wants to shape our future, but why should we let it? Every Thursday, Paris Marx is joined by a new guest to critically examine the tech industry, its big promises, and the people behind them. Tech Won’t Save Us challenges the notion that tech alone can drive our world forward by showing that separating tech from politics has consequences for us all, especially the most vulnerable. It’s not your usual tech podcast.
What this show covers
data centerspolice surveillancelocal politicstech accountabilityFlock camerasprivacycapitalismenvironmentinternet infrastructureclimate politicsfossil fuelsAustraliaAI infrastructuretech policyclimate impacts
What listeners will find here
Why Flock cameras are triggering a bipartisan backlash
This episode examines the rise of Flock camera networks and why communities across the US want them stopped. Paris Marx talks with Jason Koebler about how police and right-wing politicians are selling the systems, and how residents say the technology is being used to stalk people.
Why hyperscale data centers aren’t just bigger servers
Hyperscale examines the rise of massive data centers as a financial and political project, not an inevitable part of the internet. Paris Marx and Ingrid Burrington dig into the history behind these facilities and the social and environmental costs companies work to hide.
How AI’s data center boom is fueling a new wave of fossil fuel investment
The episode examines how the AI-driven data center buildout is boosting fossil fuel investment while companies downplay the climate impact. Ketan Joshi joins Paris Marx to focus on the politics, greenwashing, and the specific role Australia is playing in this trend.
Why data center approvals are facing legal pushback
Data center expansion is the focus here, with Martha Dark joining Paris Marx to examine legal challenges to projects approved without adequate oversight. The episode looks at how campaigners are pressing for stronger rules and challenging political and industry narratives about jobs and growth.
How Brazil’s clean energy is being used to sell a data center surge
Brazil’s data center boom is the focus here, with Laís Martins joining Paris Marx to examine how renewable energy firms are helping drive new projects. The episode looks at the community impacts, the greenwashing around “clean” infrastructure, and what gets sidelined when funding flows this way.
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