Intentionally Retro Technology
About this episode
The episode discusses the trend of retro technology and its implications, alongside various news items.
Tonight on GeekNights, we consider the growing trend of seeking retro technology. From the Charmera to flip phones to audio cassettes, it's part aesthetic and part anti-consumerist anti-capitalist pushback to the ravages of modernity. In the news, Mamdani announces new Click-to-Cancel rule for New York City , workers in Acklam discover Medlar fruit trees (also known as dog's arse ), and no technology is going to make exercising effectively take less time. Also, we did it . Related Links Forum Thread Intentionally Retro Technology Discord Chat Intentionally Retro Technology Bluesky Post Intentionally Retro Technology Things of the Day Rym - How the K-line got its name Scott - MiniPCs.zip
People in this episode
Hosts: Rym, Scott
Topics covered
- retro technology
- anti-consumerism
- modernity
- news
- exercise
- technology trends
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: New York City
Products: Charmera, flip phones, audio cassettes, MiniPCs.zip, Medlar fruit trees
Places: Acklam
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