Monologue: Sam Altman's BS Eye Scanning Startup

Better Offline

2025/05/09

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In this week’s monologue, Ed Zitron walks you through World, Sam Altman’s meaningless new “World” startup that trades you cryptocurrency for a scan of your eyeballs, and how it proves something is deeply wrong with our society. YOU CAN NOW BUY BETTER OFFL...

Highlights

In this episode, Ed Zitron delves into the controversial launch of Sam Altman's 'World' project, which promises cryptocurrency in exchange for biometric data. The discussion explores the implications of such initiatives on privacy, societal values, and the tech industry's credibility.

00:00

Users must scan their eyeballs to get 16 WorldCoin tokens.

03:00

WorldCoin apps are described as mediocre crypto-related ones.

06:05

World has no real infrastructure or business model.

11:36

The host calls World a cynical con with no good reason for its token or company.

Chapters

What Happens When You Trade Your Eyeballs for Crypto?

00:00

Why Are Journalists Not Asking Tough Questions About WorldCoin?

03:00

Can a Startup Without Infrastructure Succeed in the Crypto Space?

06:05

Is WorldCoin Just Another Tech Fad or Something More Problematic?

11:36

Transcript

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