Pill Pod 130 - We Have Never Been Modern

The podcast discusses the theory island chain and actor network theory, emphasizing the complexity of reality. They explore linguistic differences between 'cottage' and 'cabin', trace the invention of tuberculosis, and challenge individualist theories of history and science. The speakers delve into actor network theory's application to science and human behavior, advocate for considering materiality in disciplines, and explore the role of documentary filmmaking in attracting settlers to Canada. They also discuss the relational nature of facts and knowledge, the experiments on air pumps and the division between politics and science, and the inseparable relationship between politics and science.