Ep 56: Smart Tech Takes Over the World!

from Midday Movies · host Laura Fones and Stephen Frothingham

Today we’re chatting about how ubiquitous smart technology has become, how costly that makes everyday objects, and how weirdly that makes us behave toward each other. Fun historical shoutouts to the USSR’s ban of US film “The Grapes of Wrath” and the toaster-fueled mortgage economy of the 1950s. A broad discussion on technological advancement, historical shifts, and human expectations of other humans. From sliced bread to contemporary YouTube content, let’s get into it! Follow us on your favorite podcast platform for more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@middaymusingspod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/middaymusingspod⁠⁠

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