Brian, Troy, and Alex discuss the commercialization of the internet and the impact of AI on media. They explore big media-tech partnerships, the evolving role of AI in content distribution, and the potential benefits and challenges AI brings to our digital lives.

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Topics:

• 00:00 Opening Banter and Personal Updates
• 02:46 AI Negotiations and Media Deals: A Deep Dive
• 09:14 The Future of Media and Content Creation
• 19:29 Navigating the World of AI Products and Market Trends
• 26:34 Reflections on AI Device Launches and Market Impact
• 35:53 Google's AI Ambitions and the Pixel Phone
• 37:57 AI's Role in Customer Service and Its Ethical Implications
• 40:31 AI's Influence on Advertising and Branding
• 43:17 The Fediverse: A New Approach to Social Media and Content Distribution
• 58:49 Navigating the Overload of Email Newsletters
• 01:03:49 Good Product Recommendations and Cultural Commentary

Omnicom digital chief Jonathan Nelson joins the show to discuss why ad agencies, forever under threat, will adapt to AI. We go into Omnicom's purchase of Flywheel Digital, a software company for digital commerce -- a further sign that the next phase of what we used to call the internet will be defined by commerce rather than advertising.

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Topics:

• 00:00 Opening Banter and Warm-Up
• 00:31 Introduction to 'People vs. Algorithms' Podcast
• 01:33 The Future of Magazines and Ad Agencies in the AI Era
• 03:57 Navigating the Digital and Media Landscape: Insights and Anecdotes
• 22:04 Navigating Media, Identity, and the Outlaw Mentality
• 36:54 The Dawn of Digital Agencies and Banner Ads
• 39:21 Evolution of Advertising: From Novelty to Foundation
• 43:52 The Future of Advertising: AI, Ethics, and Consumer Impact
• 50:52 Navigating the Media Landscape: Relationships and Technology
• 55:15 The Role of Websites and Consumer Behavior Online
• 57:36 Reflections on Advertising, Technology, and Career Advice
• 01:09:04 Concluding Thoughts on AI, Ethics, and the Future of Advertising

In this episode Alex, Brian and Troy dive into topics like how AI is changing advertising, the ways tech meets human needs, and the big shifts society might see because of tech. They chat about everything from AI taking over creative jobs to why we still need a human touch in things like art.

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• Brian Morrissey's The Rebooting newsletter
• Alex Schleifer's Universal Entities
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Topics:

• 00:00 Exploring Polycules and Regional Acceptance
• 00:59 Welcome to People vs. Algorithms: Unpacking Media and Tech
• 01:09 Insights from the Possible Conference: Marketing and AI's Future
• 04:44 The Impact of AI on Advertising and Creativity
• 06:59 AI's Role in Advertising: A Deep Dive
• 14:20 The Future of Advertising Agencies in the AI Era
• 17:27 The Quirks of Product Marketing and Consumerism
• 19:22 The Humane Product Launch: A Case Study in Failure
• 25:28 Exploring the Limits of AI in Personal and Professional Services
• 30:46 The Debate Over AI in Our Lives: Convenience vs. Human Connection
• 33:20 The Dystopian and Utopian Views of AI's Future
• 41:22 The Socio-Economic Implications of AI and Technology
• 47:46 Navigating the Digital Age: Truth, Trust, and Technology
• 54:57 Yahoo's Evolution and the Future of Digital Platforms
• 01:00:12 Closing Thoughts and Listener Feedback