Homines Contra Algorithmos

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 TwitterChapters:* 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 www.peoplevsalgorithms.com