Planet: Critical Low Tech Life | Kris De Decker
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Aug 15, 2024 Kris De Decker, a passionate journalist and founder of Low Tech Magazine, dives deep into the relationship between technology and sustainability. He tackles the misconceptions surrounding high-tech solutions and how they often undermine genuine progress, advocating instead for low-tech alternatives. The discussion highlights personal responsibility in energy use, the impact of community connections, and the joys of a low-tech lifestyle. Kris emphasizes the importance of local production and meaningful interactions, challenging our reliance on modern technology.
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Intro
00:00 • 4min
Techno-Optimism vs. Sustainable Alternatives
03:41 • 23min
Societal Values and Energy Systems
26:14 • 9min
Scaling Sustainability: Tech vs. Tradition
34:58 • 12min
Reassessing Renewable Energy: Local Production and Sustainability Over Efficiency
46:35 • 3min
Embracing Low-Tech Living
49:23 • 11min
The Intersection of Technology and Human Behavior
01:00:21 • 2min