Ep. 365: What Technology Wants (and How to Push Back)

<p>Why do we end up entangled with tools that don’t have our best interests in mind? How can we fix this situation? In this episode, Cal dives deep into the difference between additive and extractive technologies, telling a story that weaves old technology with old versions of modern tools, testimony from recent trials to ideas from leading technology critics – all in the service of improving your relationship with tools. He then answers listener questions and discusses the books he read in July, 2025.</p><p>Below are the questions covered in today's episode (with their timestamps). Get your questions answered by Cal! Here’s the link: <a href="https://bit.ly/3U3sTvo">https://bit.ly/3U3sTvo</a></p><p>Video from today’s episode:  <a href="youtube.com/calnewportmedia">youtube.com/calnewportmedia</a></p><p>Deep Dive: What Technology Wants (and How to Push Back) [:54]<br />- Do project trackers work? [34:54]<br />- Is there a downside scenario to engineering wonder? [39:14]<br />- What type...