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Do You Ever Feel Guilty About Bad Reviews?

In this special episode of Waveform, roles are flipped as tech YouTuber Michael Fisher sits down with Marques Brownlee for a reflective and candid conversation about the past, present, and future of tech content creation. What unfolds is a deep dive into the personal and professional evolution of two influential voices in the tech space.
Marques and Michael explore how their perspectives have evolved over 12 years, from skepticism about foldable phones to admiration for niche high-end gear like the Hasselblad X2D Mark 2. They discuss the balance between creating engaging content and covering commercially driven topics, while adapting to platform shifts toward short-form video. The dialogue touches on the growing influence of creators, ethical responsibilities in reviews, and the emotional weight of public scrutiny. Both reflect on the appeal of building products versus reviewing them, with deeper empathy for developers emerging from hands-on experience. Sponsored content ethics, monetization challenges, and quote licensing issues highlight the business realities behind creator credibility. Bold predictions on AI, Tesla’s robo-taxi, and past misjudgments add playful tension. Personal stories—from digital detoxes to fan encounters—reveal the human side of fame, closing with excitement for future collaborations.
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The $7000 Hasselblad X2D Mark 2 is a perfect mix of intentionality and cutting-edge features.
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Short-form content should complement, not replace, long-form videos.
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Building products fosters deeper understanding than reviewing alone
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Bad products kill companies, not bad reviews
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Sponsored reviews undermine trust in honest tech reviewers.
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Apple used a host's review quote in a keynote without permission or payment
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I'll shave my head if Tesla ships a no-steering-wheel, no-pedal robo-taxi for $27,000 or less by the end of 2026
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A two-week digital detox with a light phone helped me learn about myself.