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Published Oct 27, 2020

Welcome to Decoder

Nilay Patel introduces 'Decoder,' a new podcast delving into the critical junction of technology and business through compelling interviews, challenging assumptions to stimulate meaningful discourse on tech-driven choices and the necessity for competition amidst the dominance of big tech.
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  • Podcast Purpose

    introduces "Decoder," a podcast aimed at tackling significant issues in technology and business. He plans to engage with executives, policymakers, and innovators to explore the challenges and opportunities in these fields. Nilay emphasizes the importance of understanding that every technological and business decision is a choice, not an inevitability.

    Every app you use, every button you push, every website you click on, and the laws that govern them all. People built them, people made choices about them, and every one of those things could have gone another way.

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    The podcast seeks to have meaningful conversations about building in a tech-driven economy, where every company faces tech-related challenges 1.

       

    Host's Viewpoint

    Nilay, the editor-in-chief and co-founder of The Verge, shares his perspective on the tech industry, emphasizing the need for competition and responsible growth. He expresses skepticism about large companies' dominance and advocates for more regulation to protect democracy and market vibrancy.

    I believe that more and better competition is good for the tech industry and society. And I do think some of these big companies have been morally irresponsible.

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    Nilay's background as a lawyer informs his views on regulation, and he is eager to engage with a new generation of entrepreneurs and creators 1.

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