Data Darling

The world has a new god and just like our old one, no one can figure out if it wants the best for us. Questions in the episode: Do you believe you are a good decision maker? Who is the smartest or wisest person you know? (A bonus for this one. Think if the smartest and wisest person you know are separate people and what are the differences between the two) Do you believe in yourself 100%? What do...

Your political opinion might be worth more than your vote—literally. We're diving into prediction markets, election betting, and why the fastest way to profit from politics isn't running for office anymore. From Kalshi contracts to viral tweets that move markets, we're breaking down how democracy became a commodity you can trade in hours instead of a long-term investment in governance. Can the sys...

What do a decade-old MTV documentary, a patent for stalking your coffee shop crush, and Tinder's pricing have in common? They're all clues to how technology rewrote the rules of love. Join Data Darling for a deep dive into the digital dating industrial complex. We're talking matchmaking algorithms, gendered pricing, and whether your soulmate is just someone who goes to the same gym.

As Australia rolls out mandatory age verification and the U.S. Senate rushes a slate of new bills, everyone claims they're protecting children online. But a closer read reveals a different priority. This episode analyzes the fine print that protects business interests in both Australian and American legislation, exploring the rise of Digital IDs and asking the critical question: are these laws...

iHeart Radio boasted savings upwards of 200 million by implementing AI into the companies work flow. 20 days later, iHeart CEO, Rob Pittman announced that AI would never infiltrate the airways. Listen for more. datadarling.substack.com

Google Nest thermostats are getting "bricked." Spotify's Car Thing is a paperweight. AOL dial-up internet is officially shut down. On this episode of Data Darling, host L.E. Davis explores the epidemic of planned obsolescence and what the death of our tech really means. We're digging into the controversial Right to Repair movement and why only four states have passed laws against...

What happens when your DNA becomes a corporate asset? In this episode of  Data Darling , host L.E. Davis dives into the rise and fall of 23andMe, the Silicon Valley darling that promised to unlock the secrets of our genes but left millions of users questioning the fate of their genetic data after its bankruptcy. We explore: The legal and ethical implications of 23andMe’s collapse. A groundbreaking...

What if the cloud isn’t forever? In this episode of  Data Darling , host L.E. Davis unpacks the hidden infrastructure behind cloud storage — and the cultural shift from prized physical media to ephemeral digital memories. From $9 SD cards to billion-dollar server farms, we trace the evolution of storage, the rise of platforms like Dropbox and Google Drive, and how companies like Meta and Snapchat...

This week on  Data Darling , we’re diving into the high-stakes world of satellite communication and the growing influence of one of tech’s most polarizing figures: Elon Musk. When T-Mobile partnered with Starlink to bring satellite connectivity to all—even competitors’ customers—it seemed like a win for universal access. But behind the flashy Super Bowl ad lies a bigger question: Should one privat...

In this episode of  Data Darling , we dive into the world of data privacy, surveillance, and digital rights. Discover the story of Edward Snowden, the NSA whistleblower who exposed the shocking extent of government surveillance in 2013. Learn how his revelations sparked a global conversation about data privacy and led to Max Schrems’ landmark case against Facebook under Europe’s General Data Prote...