EPISODE · May 12, 2026 · 35 MIN
S01e06 An Ode to Tek
from Lifepod · host Adam Greenfield
Tek! What is it, where does it come from, and what on Earth does that goofy “k” imply? On this episode of Lifepod, I consider what this little chunk of language has taught me about how knowledge is developed and shared, and how practices born in guerrilla mycology might help us more effectively organize shelter and mutual care in our communities. Terms and topics mentioned in this episode:- “LRH tech“ - Julia Watson, Lo-TEK: Design by Radical Indigenism - Shroomery - Erowid - The Whole Earth Catalog - Merlin Sheldrake, Entangled Life - Paul Stamets, Mycelium Running - Step-by-step PF Tek how-to video- Nodestar and Meshtastic - Deb Chachra, How Infrastructure Works - W. Brian Arthur, The Nature of Technology - Robert's Rules of Order, and Rusty's- IWW - Sociocracy - One perspective on projectuality, not necessarily my own.- Alfredo Bonanno- Murray Bookchin on affinity groups- Ursula K. Le Guin, The Dispossessed- Joreen, “The Tyranny of Structurelessness”- Municipalism- Cassie Thornton’s Hologram- Resilience Hub Community Resilience Toolkit- AppropediaMore ways to stay connected:- You can follow Lifepod on Instagram, or Adam’s personal account on Mastodon. You can always reach us via email at [email protected]. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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