Dystopia Now

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"Empire of Orgasm" with Ellen Huet

October 06, 2026

Subscribe to our Patreon for the FULL episode and more bonus content at patreon.com/c/DystopiaNow!  We interviewed author and journalist Ellen Huet about her recent book Empire of Orgasm: Sex, Power, and the Downfall of a Wellness Cult (October 2025), exploring the Orgasmic Meditation (OM) start-up cult OneTaste.  In the full episode for subscribers, Kate describes her run-ins with OneTaste from the outer orbit. Content Advisory: This episode includes candid discussion of sexual topics and re...

AI Safety Hits the Mainstream

September 24, 2026

Émile and Kate comment on the recent flurry of news about AI safety. Further Reading Emily M. Bender, Alex Hanna and Decca Muldowney, What To Read To Stay Grounded Amidst AI Doomerism, 2026 https://buttondown.com/maiht3k/archive/what-to-read-to-stay-grounded-amidst-ai-doomerism/ Timnit Gebru, Effective Altruism Is Pushing a Dangerous Brand of 'AI Safety', 2022, https://www.wired.com/story/effective-altruism-artificial-intelligence-sam-bankman-fried/

The Heir to SBF: Leopold Aschenbrenner and the collapse of Situational Awareness ft. Mary Houlihan

September 14, 2026

Subscribe to our Patreon for more bonus content at patreon.com/c/DystopiaNow! This week, we're joined by comedian Mary Houlihan: we talk about Leopold Aschenbrenner, the 'wunderkind' in charge of Situational Awareness, a hedge fund named for his 2024 essay speculating on AGI and which recently lost $35 billion. We trace the networks of connections and massive amounts of money in the AI, tech, and Effective Altruism scenes. Find Mary's podcast on YouTube and more at linktr.ee/maryhoulie. This ...

This Machine Kills · Medium booking difficulty · 1,000 - 10,000 listeners

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Who is an ideal guest for Dystopia Now?

Dystopia Now typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Comedians, journalists, academics, activists, and technology commentators with informed perspectives on artificial intelligence, Silicon Valley, technology policy, effective altruism, or the social consequences of emerging technology. Common among recent guests: Published books or substantial journalism on technology, politics, or society; Recognized expertise in artificial intelligence, technology criticism, or related academic fields; Established comedy, commentary, activist, or media work connected to the episode topic. Recent guests include Mary Houlihan, Alaina Bamfield, and Cory Doctorow.

How hard is it to get booked on Dystopia Now?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

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Recent episodes cover Technology, Technology Criticism, Artificial Intelligence, Tech Billionaires, and Effective Altruism. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.