People vs Algorithms · 2026-05-29 · 1h 18m
We debate the commodification of the human experience, why the upside-down token economics is a more pressing near-term concern, the religious zeal behind SpaceX's valuation, and why HR is the new boogeywoman of the aggrieved and powerful. Plus: Ana Andjelic on why not carrying a phone and having a personal philosopher are new luxury status symbols. * Watch us on YouTube * Troy Young’s People vs Algorithms newsletter * Brian Morrissey’s The Rebooting newsletter * Alex Schleifer’s Human Computer * Follow Alex , Brian and Troy on Twitter Chapters: * 00:00 Open * 00:47 Welcome * 02:33 Pope Leo on AI * 13:35 Capitalism vs Humanity * 23:32 SpaceX IPO Faith * 29:44 AI and HR Backlash * 41:42 Counterculture to AI * 45:38 Euromaxxing With Billionaires * 49:38 New Status Symbols * 59:41 Ferrari EV Identity Crisis * 01:05:10 China Rewrites Luxury Rules * 01:11:35 Good Product * 01:17:24 Credits This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit
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