{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/66226b6a2f4034001161df9b/684a9b8a30de7a5085fd7c45?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Episode 23: Loving in a Simulation","description":"<p>Welcome to HEART REACTS, an advice podcast for all of us trying to remain emotionally functional through the collapse of late capitalism.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>This week, we talk a little about the rebellion against immigration policing in Los Angeles and why big tech is a target, and then we answer a question about how to stop a friend from becoming a notorious \"nice guy.\"</p><p><br></p><p>Stuff We Talk About:</p><p><br></p><p>Brian Merchant, \"<a href=\"https://www.bloodinthemachine.com/p/the-weaponization-of-waymo\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Weaponization of Waymo</a>\"</p><p>C.M. Lewis, \"<a href=\"https://www.thenation.com/article/activism/los-angeles-strikes-union-labor/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Los Angeles is Now the Country's Leading Union Town</a>\"</p><p>Rivkah Brown, \"<a href=\"https://novaramedia.com/2022/05/17/couriers-stunt-dalstons-gentrification-the-police-and-council-want-them-gone/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Couriers Stunt Dalston’s Gentrification. The Police and Council Want Them&nbsp;Gone</a>\"</p><p><a href=\"https://x.com/veenadubal/status/1932114782406205790\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Veena Dubal</a></p><p>Brandy Jensen, \"<a href=\"https://theoutline.com/post/8601/ask-a-fuck-up-single-life-enough?utm_source=contributor_pages\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">I Wish My Single Life Was Enough For Me</a>\"</p><p><a href=\"https://bookshop.org/a/1518/9781250858795\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Amia Srinivasan, The Right to Sex</a></p><p>Esther Perel, <a href=\"https://www.estherperel.com/podcasts/hw-s1-episode-7\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">How's Work Season 1 Episode 7</a></p><p><br></p><p>We are Craig Gent, a writer and researcher living in Leeds, and<a href=\"https://sarahljaffe.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;⁠Sarah Jaffe⁠</a>, a journalist and author based in New Orleans.</p><p><br></p><p>Buy Craig's Book: <a href=\"https://www.versobooks.com/products/2958-cyberboss?srsltid=AfmBOopgqob5MW3Rm5d0L_X6dEJlkYKDmvV-KQUdF_RtHooAi5bAnDVV\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Cyberboss</a></p><p>Buy Sarah's Book: <a href=\"https://bookshop.org/a/1518/9781541703490\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">From the Ashes</a></p><p><br></p><p>You can send us your questions at&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.askmeanything.cc/heartreacts%E2%81%A0.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">⁠</a><a href=\"https://www.askmeanything.cc/heartreacts%E2%81%A0\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.askmeanything.cc/heartreacts⁠</a><a href=\"https://www.askmeanything.cc/heartreacts%E2%81%A0.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">.</a></p><p><br></p><p>This episode was produced by, well, us! We apologize for any inconsistencies in audio quality. If you liked it and want to help keep us going, and help us improve our recording process, you can support us at<a href=\"https://patreon.com/HeartReacts%E2%81%A0.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;⁠</a><a href=\"https://patreon.com/HeartReacts%E2%81%A0\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">patreon.com/HeartReacts⁠</a><a href=\"https://patreon.com/HeartReacts%E2%81%A0.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">.</a>&nbsp;You can subscribe to the show wherever you get podcasts, and please do rate us on those podcast apps!</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Craig Gent and Sarah Jaffe"}