🎙️ 2026 State of Tech with Sam & Joe! | The Future is Human

Free Community Episode | Explore & Subscribe | Watch | Upgrade & SupportHi 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."🌱 Become a Seedling Member Today! Get more behind-the-scenes action from our trip and go deeper with activists & organizers at just $2/month.Timestamps00:00 The Power of Tech and a Hopeful Future06:10 Navigating Big Tech's Limitations11:50 The Importance of Friction in Connection17:28 Rediscovering Humanity in Tech21:16 Celebrating the Joy of Niche Communities23:25 The Intersection of Science and Media26:28 Local News and Community Engagement30:27 Detoxing from Big Tech35:28 Redefining Success in Communication41:33 Investing in Humanity Over AI""Friction is meaningful and has value."References / ResourcesFollow Joe Cardillo on MastodonFollow Sam Chavez on MastodonMore on Olia Lialina (Wikepedia)Catch up on our cyber security resourcesAbout the roots of change agencyExplore healthy media & techBecome a Seedling MemberSupport Defunded Orgs with our Assist an Activist programHealthy, Actionable Media🎬 Watch on YouTube or PeerTubeSubscribe to our weekly digest(s)Follow us on Mastodon, PeerTube, & BlueSkyBypass the algos on YouTube, Instagram, & TikTokJoin our secure Signal broadcast channelAccess Private Podcast Feed If you enjoyed today's episode, consider supporting our work or joining our memberships for more rooted media & resources! Root into our private podcast discussions, resources for organizers & communicators, our healthy cooking show, and more. Join today starting at $2/month. Explore our Assist an Activist program for community-supported memberships. ★ Support this podcast ★