Galaxy Brain
Coverage of Galaxy Brain in the Nexus archive.
- How Elon Musk Became More Powerful Than Ever
Elon Musk's companies, including Tesla and SpaceX, have transformed industries and generated significant wealth. His political influence includes involvement in the 2024 Trump win and the DOGE government takeover. A Galaxy Brain episode discusses his rise, ideology, and impact through a conversation with historians and writers.
- How to Think About AI Before It’s Too Late
Cory Doctorow discusses the unsustainable hype around AI with Charlie Warzel on the Galaxy Brain podcast, critiquing the ideology behind AI development and its potential to prioritize corporate power over human flourishing. He introduces the concept of 'enshittification,' describing how platforms degrade services after gaining market dominance, and highlights his new book, 'The Reverse Centaur’s Guide to Life After AI,' which expands on these themes.
- Jomboy on Robot Umpires and the Future of Baseball
The article discusses Major League Baseball's implementation of robot umpires via the Automated Ball-Strike Challenge System (ABS) and explores the impact of this technology on the game. It features an interview with Jimmy O'Brien of Jomboy Media, who comments on the fan reaction and the broader debate over technology versus tradition in baseball.
- The Old Campaign Playbook Is Dead
The article discusses how Democrats struggled to adapt to the new attention economy in the 2024 election, with right-wing influencers leveraging platforms like X and AI to influence voters, while Democratic campaigns faced challenges in effectively communicating their message.
- Why Everyone Hates AI Data Centers
The article discusses the growing backlash against AI data centers in the U.S., highlighting opposition from both left-wing and right-wing figures, including Bernie Sanders, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Steve Bannon. It notes a 70% public opposition rate to local data-center construction and reports that 20 proposed centers were canceled in early 2026 due to community protests. The controversy centers on environmental, economic, and political impacts of AI infrastructure expansion.
- How Dropout Cracked Internet Comedy
Sam Reich, CEO of Dropout, discusses how he built a successful comedy streaming service that rejects the growth-at-all-costs model of major streamers. The platform evolved from CollegeHumor, which Reich acquired for $0, and focuses on creating content people love rather than following venture capital playbooks.