People vs Algorithms · Dec 19, 2025 · 1:07:28
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This week, we wrap up the year with our picks for the biggest narratives, deal guys, hustlers and tech oligarchs.
* Troy Young’s People vs Algorithms newsletter
* Brian Morrissey’s The Rebooting newsletter
* Alex Schleifer’s Human Computer
* Follow Alex, Brian and Troy on Twitter
Chapters:
* 00:00 Open
* 00:17 Welcome
* 03:22 Vanity Fair Is Back
* 05:56 Is Weiss good at media?
* 13:51 Oscars On YouTube
* 18:03 PvA 2025 Awards
* 18:28 Personality of the Year
* 25:31 Media Brand of the Year
* 30:10 Innovation of the Year
* 37:29 Overlord of the Year
* 40:38 Hustler of the Year
* 43:47 Deal Guy of the Year
* 45:45 Word of the Year
* 48:34 Narrative of the Year
* 54:25 Good Product
Episodes: People vs Algorithms