Tim Cook’s Real Legacy at Apple w/ Brian Merchant

About this episode

Paris Marx discusses Tim Cook's legacy at Apple with guest Brian Merchant following the announcement of Cook stepping down as CEO.

Paris Marx is joined by Brian Merchant to discuss Apple’s announcement that Tim Cook is stepping down as CEO, including his history and legacy, and what may be next for the company. Brian Merchant is the author of The One Device and Blood in the Machine and writes a newsletter of the same name. Tech Won’t Save Us offers a critical perspective on tech, its worldview, and wider society with the goal of inspiring people to demand better tech and a better world. Support the show on Patreon. The podcast is made in partnership with The Nation. Production is by Kyla Hewson. Also mentioned in this episode: Brian’s most recent newsletter covers Tim Cook’s stepping down, as well as Palantir’s manifesto. Brian has previously written about Foxconn’s working conditions. Brian mentioned Patrick McGee’s book Apple in China.

People in this episode

Host: Paris Marx

Guest: Brian Merchant

Topics covered

• Tim Cook
• Apple
• CEO transition
• technology legacy
• Brian Merchant

Keywords

• Tim Cook
• Apple
• Brian Merchant
• CEO
• technology
• legacy
• newsletter

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Apple, Palantir, Foxconn

Books & works: The One Device, Blood in the Machine, Apple in China

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