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Ben Thompson
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Ben Thompson is a technology analyst, writer, and founder of Stratechery, a subscription publication focused on technology strategy and business. He is known for analyzing platform economics, competition, and the strategic behavior of major technology companies.
2 episodes featuring Ben Thompson
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AI agents collide with margins, logistics and human judgment
The episode tests whether AI’s next phase will be defined by cheaper software, human-supported services, or new physical infrastructure.
Sep 22, 2026 · 2h 15m
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AI agents challenge platform control across commerce and culture
The episode connects autonomous agents, weather infrastructure, enterprise software, and media consolidation around a common question: who controls increasingly automated systems.
Sep 21, 2026 · 2h 51m