Best Film Utopia Podcasts (2024)

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Sci-Fi Part 4 - Science Out Of Control 1:11:44

2d ago1:11:44

1:11:44

In part 4 of our Science Fiction sub-genres series, Steven Benjamin and Sean tackle the topic of "science out of control", or "machine over man", or "we've created something, and now it's going to kill us all"! Join us as we discuss our way through the tropes of the sub-genre and touch base with a wide variety of movies such as The Matrix, Fantasti…

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Previously, On X-Men... LOGAN (2017) 2:05:40

4h ago2:05:40

2:05:40

#ONELASTTIME… NOT!In our longest session of the Film Club yet, our heroes have an emotionally charged and honest conversation about the “final” Hugh Jackman Wolverine film: 2017’s LOGAN. See why this film means so much to Aeric, Chris, and especially AJ – and why it is STILL one of the best comic book films ever made.Follow us!Twitter: twitter.com/…

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GIANT-SIZED Book Club: Bendis' New Avengers Part 21 (Dark Avengers/X-Men: UTOPIA) 3:27:20

3h ago3:27:20

3:27:20

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE!The Book Club Bois discuss the first Dark Avengers crossover in the latest chapter of Brian Michael Bendis’ NEW AVENGERS SAGA!Norman Osborn assembles his Dark Avengers and travels to the west coast to deal with the “Mutant Problem” in San Francisco. But what he finds there may be too much for one team to handle……

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The rise of ‘BlueAnon' + Trump shooting merch + RNC influencers 31:13

4m ago31:13

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Minutes after a gunman attacked Donald Trump at a rally, conspiracy theories flourished on social media. Did Trump fake it? Was it a false flag? These are the latest additions to a growing collection of anti-Trump conspiracy theories referred to as "Blue Anon." Taylor Lorenz discusses the rise of conspiracies from anti Trump influencers with Mike R…

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Episode 98: Daimajin (1966) 2:12:00

3d ago2:12:00

2:12:00

In a world rife with oppression, Elijah and Rex awaken the mighty Daimajin. Kaiju Conversation is a podcast series diving into the world of tokusatsu featuring genres like science fiction, J-Horror, action, and comedy! From Godzilla, Gamera, and Ultraman to the deepest darkest places like Zeiram, Zebraman, and Tetsuo: The Iron Man. The podcast is h…

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Nick Morris - Zen Traffic & The Rise & Fall of Flower Girl 56:36

9h ago56:36

56:36

A zen Blind Shovel in NYC traffic, this one with father and musician Nick Morris. We discuss the impact of sobriety, having a family, Flower Girl, dishwashing, identity, and much more. Nick's Website Flower Girl's Spotify Header image: Jason Rusnock, "Nick Morris in the Jungeon", 2017By Michael Olivo

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Previously, On X-Men... THE NEW MUTANTS (2020) 1:36:27

8h ago1:36:27

1:36:27

WHY DOES NO ONE TALK ABOUT THIS MOVIE?!?!This week sees not just a retrospective on an underrated film, but also a look back on the events surrounding the release of that film. With the LONGEST production history in the franchise, let’s dive into the complicated story of THE NEW MUTANTS!Follow us!Twitter: twitter.com/geeksplainedpod?lang=enInstagra…

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GIANT-SIZED Book Club: Bendis' New Avengers Part 20 (Dark Avengers #1-6, Annual #1) 3:02:40

24h ago3:02:40

3:02:40

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE!Join the Book Club Bois for the debut of Earth’s NEW Mightiest Heroes, as they discuss the latest chapter of Brian Michael Bendis’ NEW AVENGERS SAGA!The Dark Reign has begun. But WHO will enforce it? Enter: THE DARK AVENGERS! Assembled by Norman Osborn to defend the world from itself, this new super team will ne…

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Inside the most toxic live-streaming platform + NATO influencers 35:44

6d ago35:44

35:44

Kick, a is home to some of the most reprehensible behavior on the internet. Creators have live-streamed themselves accosting people on the street, sexually harassing minors, even getting into hit-and-run car accidents. Taylor Lorenz talks to J. Aubrey, who documents some of the Internet’s worst people, about Kick’s race to the bottom.Plus, Taylor b…

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Episode 97: The Whale God (1962) 2:27:03

10d ago2:27:03

2:27:03

Elijah and Rex return for a seabound adventure with Daiei's The Whale God. Kaiju Conversation is a podcast series diving into the world of tokusatsu featuring genres like science fiction, J-Horror, action, and comedy! From Godzilla, Gamera, and Ultraman to the deepest darkest places like Zeiram, Zebraman, and Tetsuo: The Iron Man. The podcast is ho…

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Ron English & Constant van Hoeven - Living in Delusionville & The Street Art Explosion 1:25:32

4d ago1:25:32

1:25:32

A delusional Blind Shovel, this one with street artist and painter Ron English alongside filmmaker and designer Constant van Hoeven. We discuss the film Living in Delusionville, the evolution of street art, aging as an artist, Warhol, imprisonment, family, and much more. Ron's Instagram Ron's Website Constant's Instagram Constant's Website Header i…

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Previously, On X-Men... DARK PHOENIX (2019) 1:40:45

5d ago1:40:45

1:40:45

FROM THE ASHES!As we enter the home stretch, our intrepid heroes discuss the final film of the reboot era: DARK PHOENIX! Will a second crack at the X-Men’s most iconic story be an improvement on its predecessor, or will a certain shift in creative prove to be the downfall of this franchise? And how is everyone so old, and yet SO young??Follow us!Tw…

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GIANT-SIZED Book Club: Bendis' New Avengers Part 19 (DARK REIGN BEGINS!) 3:57:05

8d ago3:57:05

3:57:05

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE!This week… the Dark Reign begins!! Join the Book Club Bois as they discuss the opening chapter of the darkest era in Avengers history!The SECRET INVASION is over. SHIELD is gone. The Avengers are scattered. And a new world order has been established. Norman Osborn has taken control of Avengers Tower and has his …

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Episode 96: Gamera vs. Barugon (1966) 2:18:35

11d ago2:18:35

2:18:35

In a brand new themed month, Elijah and Rex sit down to discuss Daiei's Gamera vs. Barugon. Kaiju Conversation is a podcast series diving into the world of tokusatsu featuring genres like science fiction, J-Horror, action, and comedy! From Godzilla, Gamera, and Ultraman to the deepest darkest places like Zeiram, Zebraman, and Tetsuo: The Iron Man. …

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Book Club: Jonathan Hickman's Ultimate Spider-Man #6 58:40

10d ago58:40

58:40

THE FIRST ARC ENDS!This month, the Book Club Bois review the sixth issue of Hickman and Checchetto’s Spidey epic! But does the climactic confrontation with Wilson Fisk stick the landing? And how will the Parker family react to the reveal of what Pete’s been up to for the past six months?Covers Ultimate Spider-Man (2024) #6 by Jonathan Hickman and M…

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Brett Stenson - QSL Cards & The Young Jerks 1:25:16

11d ago1:25:16

1:25:16

A rosy and peaceful Blind Shovel, this one with illustrator and designer Brett Stenson. We discuss art school, the aesthetics of Milwaukee, the illustrator-designer fusion, working in groups, his fine art carvings, and much more. Brett's Website Brett's Instagram The Young Jerks Header image: Brett Stenson, "Milwaukie Store Mural", 2024…

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Previously, On X-Men... X-MEN: APOCALYPSE (2016) 1:16:50

16d ago1:16:50

1:16:50

THE BEGINNING OF THE END!Join Aeric, AJ and Chris as they review the film that put into motion the downfall of the FoX-Men! Following after DAYS OF FUTURE PAST is no easy feat, but 2016’s X-MEN: APOCALYPSE aims to do just that. Will it succeed? Find out here!Follow us!Twitter: twitter.com/geeksplainedpod?lang=enInstagram: www.instagram.com/geekspla…

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Monster Conversation: Harryhausen Annual #3: The Golden Voyage of Sinbad (1973) 3:12:43

14d ago3:12:43

3:12:43

Join Nate and Elijah as they celebrate not only their own birthdays but also the birthday of Ray Harryhausen's on the third episode of Monster Conversation: Harryhausen Annual. Join them on The Golden Voyage of Sinbad. Kaiju Conversation is a podcast series diving into the world of tokusatsu featuring genres like science fiction, J-Horror, action, …

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Book Club: Bendis' New Avengers Part 18 (SECRET INVASION FINALE) 2:46:00

15d ago2:46:00

2:46:00

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE!The End is Nigh. But what is an ending… but an opportunity for a new beginning? Join the Book Club Bois as they discuss the ending to SECRET INVASION!ALL. OUT. WAR. The Invasion was successful, and the Skrulls took over. But the rebellion of Earth’s superheroes has culminated in a final battle to decide the fate…

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Sci-Fi Part 3 - Space Opera 50:23

17d ago50:23

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In Part 3 of our Sci-fi sub-Genres in Film series, The FU trio dive into Space Opera – and spend much of the discussion debating precisely what defines the term, and what constitutes a Space Opera in the first place! From influential sci-fi authors of the 1940s, 50s 60s and 70s such as Isaac Asimov, Arthur C Clarke and Philip K Dick, to the serials…

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An influencer’s battle against her snark subreddit 25:46

19d ago25:46

25:46

For the past several years, influencer Lily Chapman has been plagued by a relentless community of women online. They congregated in a snark subreddit dedicated to mocking and criticizing her. Lily says they even contacted her friends and family, and attempted to kill her sponsorship deals. But Lily did something most influencers haven't been able t…

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293. Batman '89... 35 Years Later 1:12:30

17d ago1:12:30

1:12:30

I’M BATMAN!This week we’re celebrating 35 years of Tim Burton’s BATMAN! Join Aeric as he dives into the story of how this iconic film came to be – and all the bumps in the road along the way!Time Stamps:00:00:42 Intro00:01:44 The Story Behind Batman ‘8901:06:34 Wrap-UpFollow us!Twitter: twitter.com/geeksplainedpod?lang=enInstagram: www.instagram.co…

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David Schoner - The Death of E.T. & The NJ Film Explosion 1:19:21

23d ago1:19:21

1:19:21

A bewhiskered Blind Shovel, this one with filmmaker and film producer David Schoner. We discuss his moustache, New Jersey's film boom, the beauty of the beginning of Pixar's Up, his favorite films, cotton candy, and much more. David's IMDB Header image: Garden State Film Festival, "David Schoner", 2024…

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Previously, On X-Men... DEADPOOL (2016) 1:26:05

29d ago1:26:05

1:26:05

MAXIMUM EFFORT!This week, our intrepid heroes review the little film that could: DEADPOOL! A film that took over a decade to materialize and almost didn’t happen - what made this film such a success and turned the character of Wade Wilson into a household name? Aeric, AJ and Chris dive in and discuss!Follow us!Twitter: twitter.com/geeksplainedpod?l…

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ARCHIVE EPISODE: The Mad Max Franchise (1979-2015) 2:21:46

19d ago2:21:46

2:21:46

Archive Episode! Originally recorded and published in 2015 for our old podcast, Filmwerk. Please excuse our less-than-stellar audio quality and editing efforts back then! Ahead of Mad Max: Fury Road, Steven, Benjamin & Sean dig deep into the George Miller created Mad Max movie franchise! From the trailblazing 1979 original, to the seminal sequel, M…

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GIANT-SIZED Book Club: Bendis' New Avengers Part 17 (SECRET INVASION PART 3) 3:20:25

1M ago3:20:25

3:20:25

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE!In Part 3 of Secret Invasion Month, the Book Club Bois continue down the rabbit hole of the Skrull infiltration of Earth and get ready for the final battle!In the past, Veranke’s infiltration of the superhero community continues as she deals with the events of House of M and the near-annihilation of her people. …

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Why do so many people think a top Stanford researcher is a CIA agent? 43:08

25d ago43:08

43:08

An online smear campaign painted a top Stanford researcher as a censorship supervillain, whose goal was to silence free speech and delete 22 million tweets. Former Stanford Internet Observatory research manager Renée DiResta tells Taylor Lorenz what it's like to monitor disinformation about yourself -- and how rumors about her work that began on on…

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Episode 95: Ultraman Rising (2024) 3:18:49

1M ago3:18:49

3:18:49

On this episode, Elijah and Rex venture back into the Ultra-Cool world of Tsuburaya with 2024's Ultraman Rising. Kaiju Conversation is a podcast series diving into the world of tokusatsu featuring genres like science fiction, J-Horror, action, and comedy! From Godzilla, Gamera, and Ultraman to the deepest darkest places like Zeiram, Zebraman, and T…

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Book Club: Jonathan Hickman's Ultimate Spider-Man #5 1:02:00

1M ago1:02:00

1:02:00

THE ORIGIN OF THE GREEN GOBLIN!This month features a deep dive into Harry Osborn’s journey to become the Green Goblin of Earth 6160! What steps were taken to bring us to this point, and is Harry a hero… or something else?Covers Ultimate Spider-Man (2024) #5 by Jonathan Hickman and David MessinaSend us your questions for the Book Club Mailbag!Email:…

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Michael Wimer - Afro-Beat & Indiana Doomer Music 1:16:02

1M ago1:16:02

1:16:02

A bombastic Blind Shovel, this one with percussionist and podcast producer Michael Wimer. We discuss Indiana, afro-beat, ritualistic drumming, cultural appropriation, Kendrick & Kanye, podcasting, and much more. Indiana Doomer Music Unregistered with Thaddeus Russell Header image: Benedict Jones, "Portrait of Michael Wimer", 2023…

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Previously, On X-Men... X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST (2014) 2:03:04

1M ago2:03:04

2:03:04

LET’S DO THE TIMEWARP AGAIN!This week Aeric, AJ and Chris discuss the culmination of every film in the FoX-Men Saga so far: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST! Can fate be changed? Are we destined to fail? What does “Days of Future Past” even mean??? Find out here!Follow us!Twitter: twitter.com/geeksplainedpod?lang=enInstagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?…

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Book Club: Bendis' New Avengers Part 16 (SECRET INVASION PART 2) 2:31:45

1M ago2:31:45

2:31:45

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE!Secret Invasion Month continues! The Book Club Bois discuss the infiltration of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes in the latest chapter of Brian Michael Bendis’ NEW AVENGERS SAGA!The Invasion is underway. But how did it begin? From the moment the Illuminati escaped the clutches of the Skrull Empire, the plan to infiltrat…

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Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga movie review 43:14

30d ago43:14

43:14

At the time of preparing our latest Sci-fi Subgenres episode, ‘Post Apocalypse’, George Miller released his recent Mad Max spin-off; Furiosa. As we’re all big Miller and Mad Max fans here and also, as Furiosa is topical to our last main show episode, Benjamin & Steven decided to have a chat and share their ever-so-slightly divided reaction to the A…

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Sci-Fi Part 2 - Post Apocalypse 47:38

1M ago47:38

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Steven, Benjamin & Sean continue their exploration of the many Science Fiction sub-genres with a discussion about Post Apocalyptic set movies – and have plenty of debate over what constitutes a Post Apocalypse Movie in the first place! From ‘Mad Max’ to ‘Children of Men’, with pit stops at ‘Akira’, ‘Wall-E’, ‘Waterworld’, the multiple ‘The Road War…

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Do you speak Brain Rot? How the internet is changing language 43:26

1M ago43:26

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Over the past few months, the term “brain rot” has gone from essentially meaning chronically online, to a fully fledged meme and ironic slang language. Adam Aleksic aka “the Etymology Nerd” and Harvard linguistics graduate joins Taylor to break down how the language of the internet is evolving. Later, Taylor dives into stories from the week includi…

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292. Top 10 Video Games Based on Comics 1:44:41

1M ago1:44:41

1:44:41

GAME ON!This week, Aeric counts down his Top 10 video games based on comic books! Plus some honorable mentions and a look forward to the most anticipated games on the horizon!Time Stamps:00:00:39 Intro00:03:33 Top 10 Comic-Based Video Games01:37:03 Wrap-UpFollow us!Twitter: twitter.com/geeksplainedpod?lang=enInstagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplaine…

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Ron Regé, Jr - Xerox'd Beginnings & The Cartoon Utopia 1:17:40

1M ago1:17:40

1:17:40

A blissful Blind Shovel, this one with cartoonist and musician Ron Regé, Jr. We discuss early zine culture, delivered inspiration, New-Age & the Occult, drumming, channeling the Self, and much more. Ron's Website Ron's Instagram Header image: Ron Regé, Jr, "Short Run 2023 Poster Excerpt", 2023By Michael Olivo

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Previously, On X-Men... THE WOLVERINE (2013) 1:22:15

1M ago1:22:15

1:22:15

JOURNEY TO THE EAST!This week, join Aeric and Chris as they discuss the UNDERRATED second chapter of Logan’s solo adventures in THE WOLVERINE! What happens when Wolverine heads to Japan to tie up loose ends? A whole lotta movie, that’s what!Follow us!Twitter: twitter.com/geeksplainedpod?lang=enInstagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=enMusi…

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GIANT-SIZED Book Club: Bendis' New Avengers Part 15 (SECRET INVASION MONTH BEGINS!) 4:29:25

2M ago4:29:25

4:29:25

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE!In our 150TH SESSION, join the Book Club Bois as they kickoff SECRET INVASION MONTH!The Skrull Empire has infiltrated the superhero community of Earth. They can be anywhere. They can be anyone. The Invasion isn’t coming… it’s already happened. All that’s left is war. But how can you fight a war if you can’t trus…

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Is it ever okay to film strangers in public? + Trump’s new TikTok + MrBeast hits #1 33:16

2M ago33:16

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The record-breaking Instagram account @world_record_egg has returned to publicly express its support for Palestine. Trump joins TikTok and immediately amasses millions of followers. Mr. Beast becomes the most subscribed to YouTube channel. Plus, Taylor Lorenz breaks down the 2022 deal TikTok offered the U.S. government, which included a “kill switc…

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Joe Kelly - Forever Losing Sleep & A Fire Lit By Guitar Hero 58:51

2M ago58:51

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A soothing Blind Shovel, this one with producer and musician Joe Kelly. We discuss Guitar Hero, the lessons of touring, producing rapper, friendship, the Williams Center, and much more. Forever Losing Sleep Joe's Instagram Header image: Joe Kelly, 2024By Michael Olivo

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Previously, On X-Men... X-MEN: FIRST CLASS (2011) 1:46:50

2M ago1:46:50

1:46:50

TIME FOR A REBOOT!This week heralds the return of cohost and filmmaker Chris Carter, who rejoins Aeric and AJ just in time to head back to the Sixties with X-MEN: FIRST CLASS! Just when the franchise needed it most, this film gave the series a fresh coat of paint and got audiences excited about X-Men films again!Follow us!Twitter: twitter.com/geeks…

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Book Club: Bendis' New Avengers Part 14 (New Avengers: Illuminati #1-5) 2:58:32

2M ago2:58:32

2:58:32

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE!It’s our LAST STOP before the world changes forever… but who shaped that world? Find out alongside the Book Club Bois as they discuss the latest chapter of Brian Michael Bendis’ NEW AVENGERS SAGA!The Illuminati. An elite group of the planet’s most powerful guardians. Whenever Earth faces its greatest threats, th…

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Sci-Fi Part 1 - Time Travel 1:24:00

2M ago1:24:00

1:24:00

Science Fiction! The Film Utopia Podcast summer project gets rolling with a wide look at the sub-genre of Time Travel in movies, from time machines to time loops, paradoxes to alternative histories. Steven, Benjamin & Sean talk about some of their favourite time travel movies, as well as the ins and outs of time travel as a story telling device and…

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Is a Tech Utopia a Dystopia for Everyone Else? 42:25

2M ago42:25

42:25

Meet the powerful centimillionaire who dreams of a sovereign San Francisco where tech millionaires wear gray T-shirts to signal their allegiance and progressives are locked out. Balaji Srinivasan is one of the most infamous, yet lesser-known, figures in Silicon Valley. Journalist Gil Duran, who reports on tech fascism and billionaire extremism, joi…

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