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Kevin Roose is AGI-pilled. Why aren’t you?

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Kevin Roose, author of The AGI Chronicles and former NYT reporter, launched the independent tech podcast Machine Gods after leaving The New York Times. He cited structural economic reasons for leaving media companies wary of video platforms, noting that few institutions bet long-term on YouTube. Roose expressed frustration over the lack of institutional support for journalism on video, contrasting it with platforms like The Verge and MKBHD. The interview covers his transition from NYT to independent creator, his book's focus on AI labs, and his views on the future of media, though the conversation shifts philosophically toward the end.

Key points

• Kevin Roose, author of The AGI Chronicles and former New York Times reporter, launched the independent tech podcast Machine Gods after leaving The New York Times.
• Roose cited structural economic reasons for leaving media companies, noting that few institutions bet long-term on video platforms like YouTube compared to text or podcasts.

Context

Kevin Roose, author of The AGI Chronicles and former New York Times reporter, launched the independent tech podcast Machine Gods after leaving The New York Times. He cited structural economic reasons for leaving media companies, noting that few institutions bet long-term on video platforms like YouTube compared to text or podcasts.

Limitations

The interview covers Roose's transition from NYT to independent creator, his book's focus on AI labs, and his views on the future of media. The conversation shifts philosophically toward the end, and specific dates for Machine Gods launch are not provided.

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