Episode

How can we shield ourselves from enshittification?

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Two Across – A Transatlantic Crossword Pod
Published
Nov 28, 2025
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Summary

Theo and Rob muse the theme of 'enshittification' and whether our culture is doomed to become an AI-infested swamp forever more (a theme that regular listeners will know they are fond of), and what we can do about it. They also tackle an especially fiendish crossword. Play along: https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/quick/17334 Contact us: [email protected] Listen to Enthusiasts: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0p10AAj4tXDtkxfAop3lj2 The Guardian podcast referenced: https://www.theguardian.com/news/audio/2025/nov/24/enshittification-how-we-got-the-internet-no-one-asked-for-podcast