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kill switch

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Were we sleeping when everything changed? Seems like the technologically driven future is already here. On kill switch, we explain the right NOW of our super charged technological lives. New host Dexter Thomas answers questions big and small – like who’s behind Shrimp Jesus, and could you get arrested by a computer?

kill switch also brings the DIY back to tech – “How to Now” on everything from how to run your own LLM to tips to keep your data safe. Because the more “user-friendly” our devices get, the less we understand how they work, and the less control we have. We’re here to help you take back control. And if we can’t… Well, maybe we need to look for the kill switch.

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  • who is palantir, and why are they involved with ICE?

    who is palantir, and why are they involved with ICE?
    Mar 11 2026

    Do you know what Palantir does? Don’t feel bad: neither do a lot of their employees. In fact, WIRED senior writer Makena Kelly recently uncovered company chat logs showing how angry and confused Palantir workers are about the company’s involvement with ICE. Dexter talks to Makena about this new reporting, what exactly the company is providing ICE, and how the company creates mystery behind everything from Partiful rumors to skyrocketing stock price.

    Got something you’re curious about? Hit us up killswitch@kaleidoscope.nyc, or @killswitchpod, or @dexdigi on IG or Bluesky.

    Read + Watch:

    • Makena’s reporting about Palantir employees: https://www.wired.com/story/palantir-ice-dhs-alex-pretti-killing-workers-slack-minneapolis/
    • 404 Media’s zine on ICE: https://www.404media.co/icezine/
    • kill switch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@killswitch_pod

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    37 m
  • why is the government fighting with claude?

    why is the government fighting with claude?
    Mar 5 2026

    kill switch went live on March 4th to cover one of the newsier topics of the week: the fight between the US government and Anthropic, the company behind Claude. Dexter talked to WIRED senior writer, Will Knight, to discuss what exactly is happening, why, and the stakes for all of us.

    Subscribe to our YouTube channel to catch our next live episode: https://www.youtube.com/@killswitch_pod

    Got something you’re curious about? Hit us up killswitch@kaleidoscope.nyc, or @killswitchpod, or @dexdigi on IG or Bluesky.

    Read + Watch:

    • Will’s articles on WIRED:
      • https://www.wired.com/story/trump-moves-to-ban-anthropic-from-the-us-government/
      • https://www.wired.com/story/anthropic-supply-chain-risk-shockwaves-silicon-valley/
    • Will’s AI Lab newsletter: https://www.wired.com/newsletter/exclusive/ai-lab

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    30 m
  • silicon valley’s plan to make the “perfect baby”

    silicon valley’s plan to make the “perfect baby”
    Feb 25 2026

    The 1997 science fiction film Gattaca depicts a dystopian future where genetic technology creates a two-tier society: people who were born with the “best” genes selected vs. people who were conceived naturally. This was a cautionary tale, showing us a future we don’t want. But now, Silicon Valley is heavily investing in making this technology real. Dexter talks to Amanda Gerut, West Coast editor at Fortune, about the rise of polygenic screening companies, the investment in gene editing of embryos, and how close we are to creating designer babies.

    Got something you’re curious about? Hit us up killswitch@kaleidoscope.nyc, or @killswitchpod, or @dexdigi on IG or Bluesky.

    Read + Watch:

    • Amanda’s article, “Silicon Valley sets its sights on building the perfect baby” - https://fortune.com/2025/11/29/ivf-silicon-valley-billionaire-baby/
    • WSJ's reporting, “Genetically Engineered Babies Are Banned. Tech Titans Are Trying to Make One Anyway.” - https://www.wsj.com/tech/biotech/genetically-engineered-babies-tech-billionaires-6779efc8
    • kill switch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@killswitch_pod

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    34 m
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Heard about this podcast from another one and have binged it since. Really appreciate the content. So educational and understandable. I love it!

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