Episode 049 — In Aggregate

Exponent

Ben Thompson / James Allworth

Technology

4.6 • 832 Ratings

🗓️ 20 June 2015

⏱️ 56 minutes

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Ben and James discuss the decision by the California Labor Commission that at least one Uber driver is an employee: will this affect the company’s valuation? More broadly, is this a good or a bad thing for society, and why is it that people blame Uber for societal shortcomings? Then, more on the alleged bubble, unicorn valuation, and how the next couple of years might play out. In addition, Exponent will be on hiatus for the next two months. We may have an episode or two (and will likely repost some “greatest hits”), and will be back to a weekly … Continue reading Episode 049 — In Aggregate

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0:00.0	Hi, James.
0:00.9	Ben, how are you?
0:03.0	I'm good.
0:03.9	I'm a little worried.
0:06.5	I have a, we're recording earlier than usual, which is not my fault.
0:12.7	It's my fault.
0:13.9	Yes, I'm in New York.
0:15.2	I'm sorry.
0:15.6	Yes, so that's fine.
0:16.9	You're the one traveling now.
0:18.4	But the problem is that because it's early, there are a lot of kids around the house, both mine and their cousins.
0:25.3	So we're going to have some finally have some guest appearances on Exponent.
0:31.0	Perhaps, perhaps. They might take them to the playground or something, although it's pretty toasty here.
0:38.7	So I apologize in advance for any interruptions that may or may not occur.
0:45.1	I don't know.
0:45.9	I find it all very endearing.
0:47.6	I don't know whether you find it enduring having to deal with it.
0:50.4	But hearing all the kids in the background, I love it.
0:53.3	All our listeners are telling you to speak for yourself.
0:55.8	Okay.
0:56.5	Well, that's what I get to do on this podcast, actually.
0:59.1	Exactly.
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