Better Offline

Better Offline is a sharp, critical examination of the modern technology industry, stripping away corporate marketing and venture capital hype to reveal the underlying economic and societal impacts of the 'growth-at-all-costs' mentality. Hosted by industry veteran Ed Zitron, the show serves as a necessary counter-narrative to Silicon Valley optimism, focusing on the systemic risks of AI, the environmental and economic costs of data centers, and the power dynamics of tech elites. Through a mix of investigative monologues and expert interviews, the podcast provides a cynical yet deeply informed perspective for listeners who are skeptical of tech-utopianism and interested in the intersection of finance, policy, and digital culture. It is essential listening for those seeking to understand the 'who, how, and why' behind the industry's most controversial trends.