3 chapters across the catalog
Author Simon Sinek discusses the psychological impact of cell phone addiction, arguing that the inability to put away a device sends a subconscious message that others are not important. He compares checking a phone before greeting a spouse to other forms of addiction that destroy relationships.
A dramatic clip featuring a "cyber bomber" named Miles Jensen is played to illustrate the media's portrayal of technology addiction and domestic terrorism. The character rants about society's dependence on social media before being confronted by the FBI. The hosts mock the "bad acting" and the heavy-handed message of the segment.
Steve Jobs, Silicon Valley Tech Bans, WALL-E Movie Analysis
Adam Curry discusses how Steve Jobs and other Silicon Valley CEOs reportedly restricted their own children's use of technology. Curry reflects on the 2008 Pixar film WALL-E as a "message from the grave" from Jobs about the dangers of technological dependency. The film is characterized as a warning about a future where humans are physically and socially degraded by screens.
