{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/d556eb54-6160-4c85-95f4-47d9f5216c49/64ccd2ff47e493001155d66a?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Too big tech: is Alphabet approaching a growth ceiling?","description":"<p>As <a href=\"https://www.economist.com/business/2023/07/30/is-there-more-to-alphabet-than-google-search?utm_campaign=a.io&amp;utm_medium=audio.podcast.np&amp;utm_source=theintelligence&amp;utm_content=discovery.content.anonymous.tr_shownotes_na-na_article&amp;utm_term=sa.listeners\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">the tech giant</a> approaches its 25-year anniversary, there are questions of just how much more it can <a href=\"https://www.economist.com/leaders/2023/08/02/can-big-tech-keep-getting-bigger-in-the-age-of-ai?utm_campaign=a.io&amp;utm_medium=audio.podcast.np&amp;utm_source=theintelligence&amp;utm_content=discovery.content.anonymous.tr_shownotes_na-na_article&amp;utm_term=sa.listeners\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">possibly grow</a>. Investors are used to stratospheric returns. Is it time to manage expectations? Nested behind the appearance of social discontent in <a href=\"https://www.economist.com/europe/2023/07/27/beneath-frances-revolts-hidden-success?utm_campaign=a.io&amp;utm_medium=audio.podcast.np&amp;utm_source=theintelligence&amp;utm_content=discovery.content.anonymous.tr_shownotes_na-na_article&amp;utm_term=sa.listeners\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">France</a> is an economy that is actually thriving (10:51). And, a tribute to a <a href=\"https://www.economist.com/obituary/2023/08/02/sunray-kelley-wanted-to-build-in-rhythm-with-nature-his-teacher?utm_campaign=a.io&amp;utm_medium=audio.podcast.np&amp;utm_source=theintelligence&amp;utm_content=discovery.content.anonymous.tr_shownotes_na-na_article&amp;utm_term=sa.listeners\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">true man of the woods</a> (19:02).&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>For full access to print, digital and audio editions of <em>The Economist</em>, try a free 30-day digital subscription by going to <a href=\"http://www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer</a></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"The Economist"}