What technology can't give you | The Gray Area

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Sean talks with writer and philosopher Ian Bogost about his new book The Small Stuff. They discuss what modern life has lost in its pursuit of convenience, efficiency, and optimization. From stick shifts to coffee cups, lawnmowers, and smartphones, Bogost argues that many of the small sensory experiences that once connected us to the physical world have quietly disappeared. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Host: Sean Illing (@seanilling) Guest: Ian Bogost 00:00 Intro 02:35 Why we feel disconnected from the physical world 07:23 Gratification vs. self-indulgence 20:09 Why owning things matters 26:05 How remote work ‘flattens’ our space 35:38 Living in expectation 41:35 Accepting sensory gifts We would love to hear from you. To tell us what you thought of this episode, email us at thegrayarea@vox.com or leave us a voicemail at 1-800-214-5749. Your comments and questions help us make a better show. And you can watch new episodes of The Gray Area on YouTube. New episodes

Tags: Ian Bogost, Norman doors, The Small Stuff, Vox.com, dematerialization, design of everyday things, digital distraction, explain, explainer, gratification vs happiness, human connection, manual transmission, mindful living, modern life, ownership and stewardship, philosophy of technology, physical world, presence, sean illing, sensory experience