Nick Srnicek

Nick Srnicek, Senior Lecturer in Digital Economy and author of Silicon Empires, maps AI as a geopolitical and economic battleground. He breaks down the AI stack, explains who might capture value, and contrasts US AGI bets with China’s diffusion strategy. Conversations cover vertical integration, defense‑tech fusion, export controls, and the social fallout of data centers and automation.

In this engaging conversation, Nick Srnicek, a Lecturer in Digital Economy and co-author of 'After Work,' challenges our perceptions of free time in today's fast-paced society. He critiques how convenience leads to time deprivation and calls for a rethinking of labor, especially in the context of automation and undervalued caregiving roles. The discussion also covers the impact of intensive parenting and explores alternatives to traditional family structures. Ultimately, Srnicek proposes a radical reimagining of work, advocating for systems that enhance individual freedom and fulfillment.

Join political theorist Nick Srnicek, author of 'Platform Capitalism,' and researcher Sofia Cossar from BlockchainGov as they explore the evolution of governance in the digital age. They discuss how platforms have morphed into political infrastructures, influencing everything from speech to economic life. The duo emphasizes the necessity of reclaiming networks as democratic commons, critiques Web3's political implications, and highlights the role of civil society in managing these powerful platforms. A thought-provoking dive into the future of sovereignty!

Dr. Helen Hester and Dr. Nick Srnicek discuss the history of unpaid work in our homes and the fight for free time. They explore the increasing burden of domestic tasks and the barriers to reducing this work. Additionally, they examine the gendered differences in free time and the influence of societal norms and policies. The podcast offers potential solutions, including empowering workers to create their own technologies and exploring alternative living spaces. They also discuss principles for action, such as communal care and temporal sovereignty. The episode concludes with a mention of their future projects.

Join Nick Srnicek, a Senior Lecturer in Digital Economy and author of 'Silicon Empires: The Fight for the Future,' as he dives deep into the motivations of AI leaders like Peter Thiel and Elon Musk. He discusses the implications of military contracts for AI companies and raises ethical concerns about power dynamics in the industry. The conversation also critiques the concept of universal basic income amidst automation, contrasting neoliberal and nationalistic ideologies in tech, and the need for collective action to shape a future that benefits society.

Nick Srnicek, academic and author on the digital economy and technology politics. He maps the AI stack from chips to apps. He explores business models chasing AGI and how cloud providers exert control. He compares U.S. and China tech strategies and the rise of techno‑nationalism. He discusses automation’s uneven effects on work and the political stakes of AI’s militarization.

Nick Srnicek, a Senior Lecturer in Digital Economy at King’s College London, dives into the intricate world of artificial intelligence and its profound effects on the media industry. He discusses how generative AI is transforming job dynamics and industry integrity while exploring the major players in the AI infrastructure, like NVIDIA and cloud giants. The conversation touches on the geopolitical rivalry between the US and China and its ramifications for technology trade, revealing the hidden complexities behind AI's rapid evolution.

Guest Nick Srnicek, author of 'Platform Capitalism' and 'Inventing the Future', discusses left accelerationism, the trend of crypto enthusiasts identifying as accelerationists, and the fight for freedom from work. They also touch on their latest book about the history of the home and the fight for free time.

Helen Hester and Nick Srnicek discuss the challenges of automating care work, the changing dynamics of domestic work between genders, the privatization of social reproduction in the neoliberal era, the history of collective laundries, the concept of a post-work society, the redistribution of necessary labor, and the steps towards a post-work world.

Bruce Daisley, former VP of Twitter and author, joins Elizabeth Uviebinené, a brand strategist, Karl Nicholson, Slack's executive engagement lead, and Nick Srnicek, an academic on the future of work. They debate if the five-day workweek is outdated. Topics include the push for workplace flexibility, the mental health benefits of shorter workweeks, and generational shifts in work expectations. The conversation highlights challenges in implementing change and the potential for enhancing employee satisfaction and productivity in a post-pandemic world.