Episodes

  • Mood Machine by Liz Pelly

    Mood Machine by Liz Pelly
    Mar 12 2025
    Joel Goodman and Ron Bronson delve into Mood Machine: The Rise of Spotify and the Cost of the Perfect Playlist by Liz Pelly. They discuss the book’s exploration of Spotify’s impact on the music industry, focusing on historical parallels, algorithmic control, and the creation of ‘fake’ artists. The conversation includes personal reflections on the evolution […]
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    37 mins
  • Cyberboss by Craig Gent

    Cyberboss by Craig Gent
    Feb 26 2025
    In the inaugural episode of the Future Perfect Book Club, Ron Bronson and Joel Goodman delve into Craig Gent’s “Cyberboss: The Rise of Algorithmic Management and the New Struggle for Control at Work.” They explore how algorithms are shaping the modern workplace, often in ways that diminish worker autonomy and dignity. Ron and Joel discuss […]
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    40 mins