The Prophets of Code: the new podcast from *Il Sole 24 Ore*
The key players who are reshaping the balance of power in the age of AI are the focus of Il Sole 24 Ore’s new podcast
“I Profeti del Codice” makes its debut on the audio platforms of Il Sole 24 Ore and 24Ore Podcast. This new original podcast, written and narrated by Natàlia Garcia Carbajo, is a series that explores the stories, contradictions and influences of the key figures in the contemporary technological revolution. Published weekly, the podcast goes beyond technology to explore the theme of power, its dynamics and the figures who today determine the global balance of power.
From Peter Thiel to Jensen Huang, from Larry Ellison to Palmer Luckey, right through to Lisa Su, Elon Musk, Alex Karp, Pavel Durov, Dario and Daniela Amodei and Sam Altman – each episode begins with a scene, a little-known episode or a seemingly minor detail to reconstruct the personal, entrepreneurial and political journeys of some of the most influential figures of our time. Through a narrative approach that weaves together biography, history, strategy and culture, the podcast sheds light on the relationships, alliances, rivalries and connections that bind companies, governments and centres of power within an ecosystem that is increasingly shaping the daily lives of billions of people.
Written in a direct style, *I Profeti del Codice* guides listeners through a complex system in which innovation, capital, geopolitics and artificial intelligence are constantly intertwined. Behind each key figure emerges an archetypal character that evokes ancient tales and symbols, offering an original perspective on how the new tech leaders have come to play a central role in the collective imagination and in the economic and social transformations of the present day.
Each episode can be listened to individually, but the series as a whole paints a picture of a global network of interests, influences and decisions that helps shape the future of information, work, security, finance and research. A journey that does not offer definitive answers, but invites us to ask ourselves who wields power today, how it is constructed, and what role citizens play within this new landscape.
The podcast was produced by Natàlia Garcia Carbajo, a journalist specialising in finance and technology, and edited by Andrea Franceschi, a financial journalist at *Il Sole 24 Ore* and host of the *Market Mover* podcast, and by Luca Salvioli, head of Lab24, a technology correspondent for *Il Sole 24 Ore* and host of the *Tecno* podcast.
