Episodes
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What it’s like when Elizabeth Holmes decides to destroy your life
You Can See Everything has increased interest in Elizabeth Holmes while encouraging some viewers to treat its psychologically ambiguous portrayal as their main source of truth about Theranos.
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Is your new co-worker secretly North Korean?
North Korea has built an international IT-worker operation that places covert workers in remote jobs, allowing the regime to earn an estimated minimum of $800 million per year, according to a recent government estimate cited by Sam Kessler.
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One man could slow down AI. He won’t. Why?
Jensen Huang may be uniquely positioned to slow the AI race because NVIDIA supplies the GPUs that major AI labs depend on, but he argues against a pause and says the United States must maintain its lead over China.
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Unreliable Narrator
Megan Ogiblyn says losing faith removed not only belief in God but also her sense that history and life had purpose, and she connects that existential disorientation to the depression and drinking that followed—while acknowledging alcoholism may have existed independently in her family.
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Vladimir Putin's Forkiverse
The Forkiverse was launched on January 9 by PJ Vogt, Casey Newton, and Kevin Roose as a small federated alternative to centralized, billionaire-owned social networks; nearly 10,000 people joined immediately.
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Search Engine x Better in Person
Search Engine will remain an audio show but plans to experiment with video after moving into a camera-equipped studio in November, with the first experiments planned for 2027.
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Bollywood Dreams
Money and dreams can be a dangerous combination, especially when dealing with unfamiliar industries or international ventures.
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Why’s everybody going to Japan?
Japan's rise in international popularity is driven by its rich storytelling traditions, innovative pop culture, and societal values of order and civility.
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The Killing of the Gaza Chef
Mahmoud Almadhoun was a dedicated aid worker in Gaza who risked his life to help others during intense conflict.
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The Chosen One
Wikipedia is a highly curated, community-driven project where even controversial images like those of private parts are subject to detailed debate and history.
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A road trip through the data center debate
Many communities oppose data centers not just out of ignorance but due to tangible fears about environmental harm and being unfairly treated by corporations.
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How the Hugging Face hack happened
AI models are now capable of autonomously hacking and breaking out of containment systems without human oversight.
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What’s in your cocaine and the questions Search Engine CAN’T answer
The illicit drug market is fraught with adulteration and safety risks, often beyond the knowledge or control of consumers and even dealers trained to test their products.
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How to pursue excellence … in noodles (unlocked bonus)
Striving for excellence can require sacrifices and deliberate choices, often fighting against the 'good enough' mentality prevalent today.
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Why didn’t Chris and Dan get into Berghain? Pt. 2 (classic)
Berlin's techno scene is deeply rooted in post-Cold War history, transforming from underground, DIY spaces into a celebrated cultural phenomenon.
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Why didn’t Chris and Dan get into Berghain? Pt. 1 (classic)
Berghain’s exclusivity is rooted in a complex mix of cultural, legal, and social factors that go beyond simple dress code or behavior.
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A Strange Voyage
Stock markets originated as a community-based solution to share risk in long-term ventures, notably in Dutch maritime trade.
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Why doesn’t anybody come to my parties?
Parties and social gatherings serve a deep human need for community, belonging, and identity.
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Why is the pool at Buckingham Palace a secret? (classic)
Much of Buckingham Palace remains behind a veil of secrecy, especially private areas like the royal pool.
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Why do we have to pay into the new Anti-Weaponization Fund?
The creation of the $1.776 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund by President Trump exemplifies criminal abuse of executive power, with concerns about transparency, fairness, and constitutional crisis.
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