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Hi y’all! 👋🏽 Joe Cardillo (they/them) and Sam Chavez (she/they/he) are back to tackle the big topic of Big Tech as we close 2025 and the 1st year of Trump's 2nd term. We cover how tech has changed drastically and how activists, organizers, & organizations can navigate the uncertainty with grace and humanity. We bring in some of our old school love of the internet as we envision a hopeful tech future without the bros at the helm. Watch today’s episode.
"We need to invest in people, not AI."
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Timestamps
- 00:00 The Power of Tech and a Hopeful Future
- 06:10 Navigating Big Tech's Limitations
- 11:50 The Importance of Friction in Connection
- 17:28 Rediscovering Humanity in Tech
- 21:16 Celebrating the Joy of Niche Communities
- 23:25 The Intersection of Science and Media
- 26:28 Local News and Community Engagement
- 30:27 Detoxing from Big Tech
- 35:28 Redefining Success in Communication
- 41:33 Investing in Humanity Over AI
""Friction is meaningful and has value."
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