People vs Algorithms

Monopolies and Memes


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A federal judge has ruled Google a monopoly for locking up distribution with Apple. We discuss the percent and likely impact. Also, memes as the media format of the moment, as they become how big events like the Olympics and presidential election become participatory. Meanwhile, YouTube is becoming modern TV.

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  • 01:13 Google Declared a Monopoly
  • 02:08 Historical Parallels with Microsoft
  • 05:00 Apple's Role and Strategic Decisions
  • 06:47 Google's Financial Strategies
  • 10:55 The Evolution of Paid Search
  • 19:39 The Role of Memes in Modern Media
  • 30:09 Authenticity and Political Tactics
  • 33:15 Twitter's Advertising Struggles
  • 41:11 Media Landscape and Axios Layoffs
  • 48:16 AI in Media and SearchGPT Review
  • 56:10 YouTube's Dominance and Content Trends

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