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Claude was not used in bombing the Iranian school. That was Maven, a machine learning driven targeting tool that is semi-autonomous and still involves humans to update it with accurate data. The database was outdated and that negligence resulted in a war crime. Not all AI is generative AI. Please educate yourself before making these false statements. The Guardian did a great article on the Iranian school bombing.

Generally great and on point but way WAY off exculpating smartphones of any blame for our modern ills when they play such an obvious and data-backed part.

Not sure why these some of these reviews are calling her Trumpy. She’s very progressive and rips on conservative politics in every episode (respectfully and with receipts). Yes, she deservedly criticizes the largely catatonic Democratic Party at times too. But her takes are liberal, pro-freedom, and pro-democracy. We must be able to criticize our government no matter who is in power. Taylor is thoughtful and the topics she discusses are important. She invites credible, interesting guests and I learn things every episode. I do wish that she would recognize the harms that phones and social media can and do have on people, and that she would just explore and discuss the counterpoints to her arguments a little more. Sometimes the nuance is lost a bit. Also I didn’t even know what vocal fry was and nothing sounds weird about her voice to me. Overall, great podcast! :)

Feels like she’s gotten a little obsessed with the idea that smartphones (and everything related) are *never* a problem. I agree that the proposed laws against social media use have a tonnnn of issues and shouldn’t be passed, but can we say that without dismissing that some effects of smartphones are harmful? It hurts her argument to insist that social media and smartphones are nothing but positive, bc that premise goes against most people’s lived experience …so it makes you question the whole argument she’s making. Multiple episodes about this with no end in sight

Lorenz puts together important information from multiple sources. Especially regarding free speech and overreaching surveillance.

I like Taylor Lorenz’s coverage of so many things. I don’t feel like I agree with her on everything but she tries to bring a lot of nuance to certain topics. A lot of the bad reviews seem to be from people who didn’t listen

Aside from the fact that Taylor’s takes are ridiculous, her vocal fry makes this podcast unlistenable. Worst podcast ever!

Weren’t you the intrepid pundit who so bravely declared Biden was a war criminal? Since Trump’s been in office you’ve gone a lil quiet on Gaza? I guess you just wanted those Kushner hotels or maybe you just like Trump?

She talks like she’s 18 looks like she’s 65.

Lorenz comports herself as a neutral arbiter of facts, but listen how she inserts her hatred of democrats into every episode, completely unprompted. You can have your criticisms of the Democratic Party, but the deference she pays to people like Nick Fuentes while nitpicking normie libs should be your clue that this person isn’t without an agenda.

Otherwise love

Highly recommended!!! Five stars!!! I've been reading Taylor's reporting for years because I love her her ability to deep dive into topics that are about to become mainstream pop-culture and why. It's great to hear her discuss a lot of different subjects with a with a variety of guests. Also, I love that it's a video podcast to watch on Spotify, YouTube, etc. or you can just listen to the audio version while walking around or doing laundry - and the audio quality is excellent too!

Taylor’s reporting is essential and this podcast is no different. The information she shares is critically important for people within the intersection of tech and pop culture.

Taylor’s show is a gem. Her commitment to free expression (actual free expression, not the right to say slurs), her opposition to surveillance capitalism and her clear-eyed coverage of tech legislation make her episodes a must listen.

The click bait-y wired article is my final straw, used to love this show but seems like she’s gone off the deep end. Taylor is not a real journalist and is a total hypocrite.

I fear this person has gone off the deep end. If horseshoe theory were a person

I’m typically interested in Taylor’s work but the four loco episode really turned me off. I know you’ll have to get paid but show horning that in as an episode was kind of gross.

Taylor has a dedication to the truth, usually has great guests, and has a calming voice when talking about alarming topics. I can’t stand channels that encourage hyperbole and fear-mongering. Taylor is level headed and sincere.

Should be required listening for everyone in the country. How do we make that happen LOL

Taylor is the best culture and tech journalist of our time. She has great insights and commentary and I appreciate her even handed criticisms of our current tech landscape. Her critiques of moral panics, specifically ones popularized by Jonathan Haidt’s “The Anxious Generation” is something I deeply resonate with, having grown up as a queer and disabled millennial within deeply oppressive religious systems where the internet was my one look into a different world. I also Kat Tenbarge and Matt Bernstein through this podcast, and for that, I am forever grateful. 🥹

She’s an incredible reporter. Always a step ahead on what’s going on online and how it reflects and affects the larger world. I work in tech and her research and analysis are top shelf. Thanks Taylor for doing the work!!

Taylor Lorenz has managed to straddle the line between leftist firebrand, reporter, and serious commentator. This podcast sees her at the intersection of those three roles. No other podcast on current events on the left is this focused, this well-sourced, and this thoughtful. Though focused on tech and internet culture, I believe this podcast speaks to issues facing society through tech and the internet. My only wish for this podcast—or maybe Taylor Lorenz generally—is that it tackles a broader range of current events and challenges. Though not quite her lane historically, I’d like to be able to tell friends and family to add Taylor Lorenz’s podcast and website to their regular news feed.

I’m so disheartened by the negative reviews. Taylor challenges the public in seeing issues with a different lens. Integrating AI in education and internet regulations are a few episodes that have challenged my views! Keep the amazing work Taylor!

Wanted to love it, grew to hate it. Taylor routinely misses the mark.

I love the guests and variety of topics Taylor has a great interview style this is a new regular listen for me

The yellow paper journalism has taken over social and has led to post truth world. Learn more about this by listening to Taylor

I’ve been listening since the podcast first launched, I think Taylor is a great host for her own platform but this is not necessarily my cup of tea in terms of getting updated on tech trends/news. I was really disappointed during the family blogging episode with Fortessa Latifi, as Taylor continuously interrupted her guest and I feel like I haven’t been loving the content since then

Taylor is a thorough, extremely well-read, tech journalist who understands the intersection of culture, technology, social media, trends and politics. Every episode I’ve listened to is well thought out, cohesive, focused and super interesting/fun to listen to. I appreciate her work so much and she is an incredible voice right now, will continue to listen. Thank you Taylor, you are a brilliant journalist and analyst.

Every time I see a slew of one star reviews by gross dudes I’m IN. I found Taylor via a bit fruity and she is incredibly insightful and an incredibly capable journalist. Y’all can’t listen to a woman with a brain, it has nothing to do with vocal fry. Gtfooooo our girl is amazing!

I really appreciate Taylor’s work. It’s nice to have content from actual journalists. Though she’s able to present facts and the surrounding contexts to demonstrate a through line, it never inhibits her ability to make the discussion feel casual and approachable. I think if you’re weary of legacy media institutions, but are still wanting to digest genuine news from a source that practices the standards of journalism, this is a great resource to have.

I have followed Lorenz online for years and enjoyed episodes of A Bit Fruity with her as a guest. I was super disappointed to hear her talking over and interrupting Fortessa Latifi on the family bloggers episode. I appreciate when an interviewer can ask probing questions of their guest. I did not appreciate Latifi not being allowed to respond as Lorenz took it as an opportunity to grandstand especially without specifics. I left the conversation without a clear understanding of why the laws to protect children’s right to forget are bad.

Wild that all of the negative reviews happen immediately after the Piers Morgan interview. Anyway! Actual critical thinkers will really enjoy this podcast.

Good example of Apple podcast, refusing to do content moderation on reviews as a bunch of dumb piers Morgan fans who believe out of context bullying can tank reviews of a podcast

i'm in awe of Taylor and her strength, bravery, perseverance and intellectual honesty while working in such a constantly shifting and often antagonistic section of the modern world. Also her interest in the subjects she explores is palpable, gets me curious and she has great guests who can elucidate the topic. i can keep up with the online issues as well as the current trends and crazes! keep on keeping on, Taylor!

doesnt give evidence or sources for topics on episodes. disinformation.

Taylor is knowledgeable and has the ability to critically think. People hate on her cause they lack those abilities.

Wow. Every time I sense that she is making a salient point, the valley girl comes out and I want to slam my head against the wall.

Disgusted by Taylor celebrating murder. Also, “raw dogging the air” is not objective. Facts much?

Taylor doesn’t have a grasp of basic information

She’s a crazy cat lady and it shows loud and clear with this podcast. Clearly she lives in a left wing echo chamber.

Taylor would be homeless without her trust fund.

Terrible human who glorifies violence.

The format for this podcast appears to have shifted to only interview Internet personalities. This works when someone is engaging and interesting, but some of these folks bring little insight into their own influence and the interview serves no purpose. I miss Taylor sharing the things online that are catching her eye, and her commentary about the cultural influence of the Internet. She offers this in her sub stack, but would love to see it here too. Will still listen, but I’m getting less from every episode.

It has devolved into just PR for random influencers

Just listened to the summer trend episode and felt compelled to write a review. Oil paintings in refrigerators as an “aesthetic” trend? Is she kidding? Would be beneficial if Taylor maybe had a permanent cohost to balance out her views which clearly seem to just cling to whatever stupid thing is trending at the moment. This podcast is why people need to spend less time on the internet.

Always love Taylor’s insights into whatever is happening online

To nobody’s surprise, Taylor Lorenz seems to like to think that her opinions are as valuable and true as facts. BEGGING this woman to log off the internet. It’s clearly damaging to her mental health.

Taylor’s insightful, accessible cultural analysis alchemizes the brain rot I subject myself to every week and leaves me with a sharper, nuanced worldview. Her work has seriously changed the way I make sense of the internet. And it’s very well produced- a pleasure to listen to!!!