Express skepticism about technology and you might be labeled a "Luddite." However, the true story of the historical Luddites offers a fascinating perspective on the relationship between workers and technology. In this episode, Adam chats with tech journalist Brian Merchant, author of Blood in the Machine: The Origins of the Rebellion Against Big Tech, about ... Show More
Aug 26
The Philosophy of Good Sex with Quill R. Kukla
Consent has been the focal point of discussions around sex in our society, and rightly so. But consent is, or should be, the bare minimum. Philosopher Quill R. Kukla joins me to examine how we can prioritize not just consent, but agency, and dare I say...pleasure? SUPPORT THE SHO ... Show More
1h 37m
Sep 2022
Who, exactly, were the Luddites?
Today you'll hear people described as 'Luddites' if they don't care for -- or don't understand -- some newer piece of technology, but where did this phrase come from? In today's episode, Ben, Noel and guest producer Tari trace the term back to its surprising origin story ... a vi ... Show More
42m 43s
Apr 2022
Gavin Mueller, "Breaking Things at Work: The Luddites Are Right About Why You Hate Your Job" (Verso, 2021)
In Breaking Things at Work: The Luddites are Right About Why You Hate Your Job (Verso, 2021), Gavin Mueller provides a bracing and wide-ranging study of the fractious relationship between workers and technology under capitalism. Mueller traces the thought and actions of ordinary ... Show More
1h 13m
Oct 2025
TECH005: What Tech Is Doing to Us with Justin Evidon (Tech Podcast)
Preston and Jevi unpack the double-edged sword of modern technology. They examine how social media, AI, EMFs, and LED lights impact our well-being, and offer real-world privacy solutions like Graphene OS and open-source photo apps. From sleep disruption to self-sovereignty, they ... Show More
54m 49s