Paris Marx

The left doesn’t hate technology; we’re just not going to buy into shitty tech because the industry wants us to.

On #TechWontSaveUs, I spoke with Gita Jackson to discuss the problems with AI and digital tech, and why we deserve far better.

Listen to the full episode: https://techwontsave.us/episode/319_the_left_doesnt_hate_technology_w_gita_jackson

#tech #ai #left #generativeai #politics

The attacks on Iran from the US and Israel further confirm that they’re rogue states operating outside international law. They need to be reined in, but we also need to reduce US leverage over us — which includes getting off US tech and developing alternatives.

The latest Disconnect recap is out now:

https://disconnect.blog/iran-attacks-reinforce-need-to-reduce-us-dependence/

#tech #politics #iran #israel #unitedstates #digitalsovereignty

Bill Gates is facing criticism after new revelations about his relationship with pedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

On #TechWontSaveUs, I spoke with @timschwab@mastodon.social to discuss how Gates’ story has evolved over time and the consequences he should feel.

Listen to the full episode: https://techwontsave.us/episode/318_bill_gates_and_jeffrey_epstein_w_tim_schwab

#tech #billgates #epstein #politics #philanthropy

Every month the United States provides even more reason to boycott its products and companies — the strikes on Iran being just the latest.

In light of that, it’s a great time to ditch the products and services of US tech companies. I made a comprehensive guide to help you that I’ve been regularly updating for months.

https://disconnect.blog/getting-off-us-tech-a-guide/

#tech #digitalsovereignty #iran #politics #geopolitics

slowly adding some new speaking dates to my calendar. come see me if you’re in these cities. more to come!

more info: https://parismarx.com/speaking/

The Luddite Club started in a Brooklyn high school, but it’s become so much more.

On #TechWontSaveUs, I spoke with Amanda Hanna-McLeer and Lucy Jackson to discuss ditching smartphones, getting off social media, and what it means to be a modern Luddite.

Listen to the full episode: https://techwontsave.us/episode/317_the_luddite_club_is_for_everyone_w_amanda_hanna_mcleer__lucy_jackson

#tech #luddite #phones #socialmedia

OpenAI is a menace. Two recent stories make that clearer than ever.

One day you have Sam Altman denigrating humanity to defend AI. The next, WSJ reveals OpenAI could have alerted Canadian police of a potential mass shooter, but refused pressure from employees. That person went on to kill 8 people.

https://disconnect.blog/sam-altmans-anti-human-worldview/

#tech #openai #genai #artificialintelligence #chatgpt #samaltman #cdnpoli #canada

Videos of humanoid robots are everywhere — but are they really about to take off?

On #TechWontSaveUs, I spoke with James Vincent to separate reality from hype and provide insight into what’s driving interest in humanoid robots.

Listen to the full episode: https://techwontsave.us/episode/316_whats_driving_the_push_for_humanoid_robots_w_james_vincent

#tech #robots #hype #elonmusk #artificialintelligence #optimus

great respect for the everyday people taking us one step closer to butlerian jihad with each passing day

https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/parents-opt-kids-school-laptops-ask-pen-paper-rcna257158

#tech #politics #school #education

“Paris Marx has offered a guide for how people can get off U.S. tech, highlighting the challenges while supporting individual effort. Doing so should be a national ambition, especially as we consider the risk of the U.S. blocking access to tech.”

article: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/commentary/article-france-is-ditching-american-tech-when-will-canada/

my guide: https://disconnect.blog/getting-off-us-tech-a-guide/

#tech #politics #digitalsovereignty #cdnpoli #canada

Big thanks to @davidpierce@mastodon.social for featuring my guide to getting off US tech (and my phone home screen!) in the latest issue of Installer. I think I’ll also be grabbing a pair of those new Sony earbuds soon 👀

https://www.theverge.com/tech/879114/best-big-tech-app-alternatives-installer

#tech #politics #digitalsovereignty

“Do we want a technology that normalizes and amplifies deception? That transforms privacy into a commodity? A society where a techno-oligarch can interfere, as one of them did yesterday, in the mobile phones of millions of citizens to tell them lies?” the prime minister asked last week. “The answer must be a clear no, and we will not give in.”

https://www.politico.eu/article/spain-sanchez-fight-against-tech-billionaires-musk-durov-personal/

#tech #spain #socialmedia #eutech #regulation #politics

We need to electrify society to reduce emissions, but how we undertake that transition really matters.

On #TechWontSaveUs, I spoke to Thea Riofrancos about all the mining needed to go “green,” how that’s playing out across the world, and the geopolitical dimension of the green transition.

Listen to the full episode: https://techwontsave.us/episode/315_the_green_transition_needs_so_much_mining_w_thea_riofrancos

#tech #mining #evs #climate #geopolitics #politics

Netflix is trying to take over Warner Discovery, and seize one of the most important studios in film history.

On #TechWontSaveUs, I spoke with AS Hamrah to understand why that would be a disaster and to get other insights from his career as a film critic.

Listen to the full episode: https://techwontsave.us/episode/314_netflix_buying_warner_would_be_a_disaster_w_as_hamrah

#tech #film #movies #streaming #netflix #cinema #warnerbros

got a used ps vita from japan and so impressed by the condition it’s in.

waiting for a memory card adapter, then looking forward to seeing how it plays in 2026!

got a shoutout in @restofworld@restof.social for my guide to help you get off US tech!

article: https://restofworld.org/2026/big-tech-backlash-alternatives-upscrolled/

my guide: https://disconnect.blog/getting-off-us-tech-a-guide/

I found my old iPod and I’ve ordered a PS Vita. It’s all part of experimenting with how I use digital technology in 2026.

On top of my update, find plenty of great reads from the past month in the January recap.

https://disconnect.blog/using-an-ipod-in-2026/

#tech #ipod #digitaltech #recap #newsletter

Millions of people were victimized when Elon Musk rolled back the guardrails on Grok, allowing users to churn out explicit deepfakes.

On #TechWontSaveUs, I spoke with Kat Tenbarge to discuss what happened, the shameful response, and what should be done now.

Listen to the full episode: https://techwontsave.us/episode/313_elon_musk_profits_off_non_consensual_deepfakes_w_kat_tenbarge

#tech #grok #elonmusk #x #deepfakes #politics

For some people, flying is getting a lot better. But for a lot more, it feels like the experience keeps eroding.

On #TechWontSaveUs, I spoke with Amanda Mull to discuss how airlines are using data to maximize profits and what that means for flying.

Listen to the full episode: https://techwontsave.us/episode/254_how_data_is_changing_air_travel_w_amanda_mull

#tech #data #flying #airlines

Elon Musk was on hand to award fascist Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni an award from the Atlantic Council last night.

He said she was “someone who is even more beautiful on the inside than she is on the outside.”

https://www.politico.eu/article/precious-genius-elon-musk-love-bombs-beautiful-giorgia-meloni-global-citizens-award-un/

#tech #elonmusk #italy #politics