Episode 1021 • • 29:10 - 36:40
1021: Sun Burps
Adam Curry's Off-The-Grid Strategy, Motorola T900 Pager, and iPod Touch
Adam Curry details his plan to reduce his digital footprint by abandoning his smartphone in favor of a Motorola T900 two-way pager and an old iPod Touch. He argues that using a pager avoids cellular tower triangulation and app-based tracking while still allowing for essential SMS communication. The hosts debate the practicality of this "retro" approach, specifically regarding modern necessities like Uber and Wi-Fi connectivity.