Does Anyone at Big Tech actually Work Anymore?

In this episode of Techish, Michael and Abadesi discuss the comments made by former Google CEO Eric Schmidt about Google being a laggard in AI due to being 'too soft'. They also talk about the culture of big tech companies and the perception that employees are not working as hard when they work from home.

They touch on the importance of vision and hunger for success in driving innovation. The conversation then shifts to the labor law in the UK that prohibits bosses from contacting employees after work hours, and the debate around work-life balance and accessibility.

They also discuss the reputation of musician Lauryn Hill and the challenges she faces with ticket sales and her perceived attitude towards fans. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Discussion of Eric Schmidt's Comments on Google's AI Progress 02:24 The Flawed Culture of Productivity in Big Tech 05:18 Challenges of Maintaining Hunger for Success as a Public Company 08:21 The Implications of the UK's Labor Policy in a Startup Environment 10:16 Balancing Boundaries and Flexibility in Work-Life Balance 13:51 Introduction and Discussion of France's New Law 19:29 The Complexities of Idolizing Celebrities: The Case of Lauryn Hill 24:30 Gratitude and Respect: The Importance of Valuing Fans and Customers 25:22 Setting Boundaries for a Healthy Work-Life Balance Support the show Join our Patreon for early content, extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techish Watch us on YouTube: Advertise on Techish: ———————————————————— Stay in touch with the hashtag #Techish Email us at techishpod@