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Eric Johnson

Eric Johnson

Producer, Special Projects, Kara Swisher

    Latest articles by Eric Johnson

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    We need robots to take our jobs, according to John MarkoffWe need robots to take our jobs, according to John Markoff
    Technology

    The former New York Times technology reporter says, “The world is aging, and nobody gets it.”

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    We can’t talk about ‘fake news’ if we can’t agree what it meansWe can’t talk about ‘fake news’ if we can’t agree what it means
    Technology

    CNN’s Brian Stelter says the media needs to be more explicit about what it knows and what it means.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Why Henry Blodget isn’t angry at the man who ruined his lifeWhy Henry Blodget isn’t angry at the man who ruined his life
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    Former New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer cost Blodget millions of dollars, but “life is long,” the Business Insider CEO says.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Candidate Trump was smart. President Trump is pushing ‘anti-American’ policies, Business Insider CEO Henry Blodget says.Candidate Trump was smart. President Trump is pushing ‘anti-American’ policies, Business Insider CEO Henry Blodget says.
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    Blodget says that, unlike some journalists, he took Trump seriously from Day One.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    If we want technology that isn’t beholden to advertisers, we have to pay for itIf we want technology that isn’t beholden to advertisers, we have to pay for it
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    Time Well Spent founder Tristan Harris says it’s time for an “organic movement” in tech.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    When will self-driving cars be everywhere?When will self-driving cars be everywhere?
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    Recode’s Johana Bhuiyan demystifies the landscape of autonomous vehicles on Too Embarrassed to Ask.

    By Eric Johnson
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    How technology is designed to addict usHow technology is designed to addict us
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    Time Well Spent founder Tristan Harris wants techies to think about the consequences of their design choices.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    The future of advertising is ‘fewer, better ads’The future of advertising is ‘fewer, better ads’
    Technology

    “By giving away stuff for free for so long, we’ve created an ad economy that is bigger than it should be,” Deep Focus CEO Ian Schafer says.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Self-help author Tim Ferriss says social media is making us miserableSelf-help author Tim Ferriss says social media is making us miserable
    Technology

    Ferriss says taking “social media fasts” has made him happier and less reactive.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Barack Obama says Democrats need to get smarter about tech taking jobsBarack Obama says Democrats need to get smarter about tech taking jobs
    Technology

    “Automation is relentless and it’s going to accelerate,” Obama said in his last interview as president.

    By Eric Johnson