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Dan Boeckner of Wolf Parade, Arcade Fire, Divine Fits + more joins us to discuss music, and how it juxtaposes with "MAGA Rap", a closed loop system operating not as art, but propaganda. Follow Dan: https://linktr.ee/Boeck9 Note: our Patreon is still HALF OFF if you use the code SORA50 until the end of the month, get it before the deal is gone at www.Patreon.com/KillTheComputer   

Ed Zitron, sharp-witted commentator and writer, reflects on Sora’s shutdown and what it signals for OpenAI’s business moves. He delves into AI-generated adult content and media fallout. He breaks down data center economics, GPU/RAM shortages, and who might end up holding the financial risk.

Gita Jackson, co-founder of Aftermath and writer on internet culture and activism, joins to unpack the origins of "Woke 2." They trace wokeness from Black culture to broad politics. Conversation covers performative corporate wokeness, weaponized language, and the shift toward concrete community care like mutual aid and local organizing. Also touches on tech minimalism and balancing systems critique with neighborly action.

Full episode: https://www.Patreon.com/KillTheComputer The Homie Marcos returns. We discuss everything from philosophy, to diner goths, scrambled eggs and tossed salads, Afro Man's recent legal troubles and more. Please support Marcos & Co: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheHomieCollective

What if instead of buying items from a store or website, "micro influencers" could host QVC/Home Shopping Network style streams you could buy from, with included gambling elements? The fine folks at the Whatnot app bravely answered. Spoilers: it sucks a lot! Support us at Patreon.com/KillTheComputer Follow us at /r/KillTheComputer or on Discord

We discuss the history of celebrity clone replacement conspiracy theories and their place in the broader political moment. Articles discussed in this episode: Clones and zombies: rethinking conspiracy theories and the digital public sphere through a (post)-colonial perspective: Iginio Gagliardone, Matti Pohjonen, Stephanie Diepeveen & Samuel Olaniran https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/1369118X.2023.2239890 Why Is the Internet Obsessed With Celebrity Clone Conspiracy Theories? By Carly Thomas https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/internets-obsession-celebrity-clone-conspiracy-theories-1236520246/ Support us at www.Patreon.com/KillTheComputer 

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Maddy Joins us to talk about Erika Kirk in a loose, free-form ep. This was originally recorded about two weeks ago so the drama may be slightly behind. Our lost show with Maddyson drops this month only at Patreon.com/KillTheComputer

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