Intentionally Retro Technology

from GeekNights · host Rym and Scott

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

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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 LinksForum ThreadIntentionally Retro TechnologyDiscord ChatIntentionally Retro TechnologyBluesky PostIntentionally Retro TechnologyThings of the DayRym - How the K-line got its nameScott - MiniPCs.zip

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