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Latest Episodes
Episode 197 — ChatGPT (at Normal Speed)
Ben and James reunite to discuss the potential impact of AI on white collar work. Subscribe to Stratechery Plus, including Sharp Tech and Sharp China. Links Ben Thompson: AI Homework — Stratechery Ben
Episode 196 — Forecasting the Metaverse
Ben and James discuss Facebook and Microsofts metaverse announcements, and how the future might play out. Links Ben Thompson: Meta Stratechery Ben Thompson: An Interview with Mark Zuckerberg about
Episode 195 — Technological Revolutions
Are we in the middle of the IT revolution, or on the verge of something new? Links Ben Thompson: The Death and Birth of Technological Revolutions Stratechery Ben Thompson: The End of the Beginning
Episode 194 — Back on Spotify
Ben and James discuss the history of podcasts and why Spotifys recent announcements are so compelling for creators. Links Ben Thompson: Spotifys Surprise Stratechery Episode 185 Open, Free, and
Episode 193 — Sovereign Podcasters
Ben and James discuss Substack and the rise of the sovereign creator. Links Ben Thompson: Sovereign Writers and Substack Stratechery Ben Thompson: Never-Ending Niches Stratechery Bruno Maes: His
Episode 192 — The Australian Perspective
Ben and James discuss Australias Media Bargaining Code and its fall-out. Links Ben Thompson: Google Makes Deal With News Corp, Facebook Blocks News in Australia, Microsofts Shamelessness Strateche
Episode 191 — Facebook, Twitter, and Trump
Ben and James discuss whether Facebook and Twitter should de-platform President Trump. Links Ben Thompson: Tech and Trump Stratechery Ben Thompson: New Defaults Stratechery James Allworth: Priorit
Episode 190 — Intel, Apple, Disruption, and Differentiation
Ben and James discuss Apples new chip announcement and what it means for both Apple and Intel. Links James Allworth: Intels Disruption is Now Complete Medium Ben Thompson: Apples Shifting Differe
Episode 189 — Bundles
Ben and James discuss the state of bundles in 2020, including Netflix, Amazon, Disney, Microsoft, and Apple. Links Ben Thompson: 2020 Bundles Stratechery Ben Thompson: The Great Unbundling Stratec
Episode 188 — Big Tech, Antitrust, and Democracy
Ben and James discuss the antitrust subcommittee hearing, the problems of mixing antitrust and Aggregators, and how to think about regulation and democracy. Links Ben Thompson: Antitrust Politics St